Competitive wholesale and retail markets are aimed at encouraging power supplies and investments and bring prices down. National Electric Power Authority (Nepra) has approved CTBCM-Competitive Trading Bilateral Contract Market. In…
The electric power sector of Pakistan has been plagued by multiple issues since the late 90s entailing both availability and affordability of energy for sustainable development in Pakistan. The recent…
Pakistan’s power sector is facing a paradox: it has an installed capacity of over 46,605MW as of March 2025, yet it continues to experience frequent blackouts and load management issues.…
Over the past year, power tariffs in Pakistan have come down considerably and, contingent on key reforms being implemented over the next five years, are on their way to becoming…
This year’s Earth Day, with the theme ‘Our Power, Our Planet’, demanded more than symbolism for Pakistan. Amidst the escalating climate risks, fiscal stress and deepening energy poverty, the country…
PAKISTAN — where the sun shines nearly 3,000 hours a year — is experiencing a solar revolution like never before. With 22 GW of solar panels imported in the last…
With an IMF (International Monetary Fund) determined to punish past misdemeanours and a government unwilling to embrace meaningful reform, Pakistan’s gas sector is as good as finished and will take…
Pakistan’s power sector continues to be heavily reliant on government subsidies, a mechanism intended to keep electricity affordable for consumers. However, the State of Industry Report 2024 by Nepra paints…
Power sector is by far the most poorly performing sector of the economy – a sector that compromises the competitiveness of our industries, those that cater solely to domestic consumption…
Integrated economic planning for Pakistan’s power sector requires a comprehensive approach that addresses the multifaceted challenges faced by the sector today. At its core, this planning should aim to synchronise…
