In the sweltering pre-monsoon heat of Karachi, residents have been grappling with ongoing blackouts for several weeks. Bloomberg posted on X that the energy crisis has been exacerbated by the ongoing conflict in Iran, which has disrupted Pakistan's energy supplies. With no immediate resolution in sight, many Karachi residents are turning to alternative solutions to cope with the power shortages. A network of gray-market providers has emerged to help fill the gap, offering unofficial services to those in need. The situation highlights the challenges faced by the city as it struggles to maintain a stable energy supply amid regional tensions.