Militant Attack Knocks Out Electrical Power For 140 Million Pakistanis

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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