PESHAWAR: The unannounced power load-shedding continued in parts of NWFP including Peshawar, due to which people were facing hardships.

Electric supply discontinued for almost 6 to 8 hours in areas like Qisa Khawani Bazar, Chowk Yadgar, Chowk Nasir Khan and Ganj. The duration of power cuts stretched to 14 hours in some rural areas.

Traders have complained that the load shedding is causing adverse effects on their business activities. Besides, power outage continued unabated in other cities like Mardan, Kohat, Charsadda and adjoining areas of Bannu.