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References
- ↑ "Massive power failure plunges 80% of Pakistan into darkness". The Guardian. Agence France-Presse. 2015-01-25. ISSN 0261-3077 . Retrieved 2023-07-03.
- ↑ Masood, Salman (2015-01-25). "Rebels Tied to Blackout Across Most of Pakistan". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331 . Retrieved 2023-07-03.
- ↑ "Massive Pakistan Power Blackout Leaves 80 Percent in Darkness". NBC News. 2015-01-25. Retrieved 2023-07-03.
- ↑ "Power breakdown: Nationwide blackout". The Express Tribune. 2015-01-24. Retrieved 2023-07-03.
- ↑ "Pakistan works on power blackout after 'rebel attack'". BBC News. 2015-01-26. Retrieved 2023-07-03.