Militant Attack Knocks Out Electrical Power For 140 Million Pakistanis

Reuters/Zahid Hussein

The Guardian: Massive power failure plunges 80% of Pakistan into darkness



* Rebels blamed for breakdown of power transmission line on Sunday

* Huge blackout is latest reminder of the country’s chronic problems



WNU Editor: Pakistan's militant groups are now attacking Pakistan's infrastructure. This conflict has now escalated to an entire new level.

More News On Militant Attack That Knocked Out Electrical Power For 140 Million Pakistanis

Rebels Tied to Blackout Across Most of Pakistan -- NYT

Power breakdown plunges Pakistan into darkness -- AFP

Pakistan works on power blackout after 'rebel attack' -- BBC

Power outage plunges Pakistan into darkness -- Al Jazeera

Pakistan Restores Power After Blast Blacks Out 80% of Country -- Bloomberg

Pakistan plunges into darkness as attack leaves 140mn without power -- SKY News

Pakistan plunges into darkness as attack leaves 140mn without power -- RT