Electricity crisis and circular debt
The electricity crisis being faced in the country is devastating for the economic survival as well as for the well-being of the population. Not to speak of new ventures, existing…
In crisis-ridden Venezuela, electricity is also scarce
Venezuelans are accustomed to severe shortages of oil, diapers and other staple products. But those hoping to buy what they could find got a new unpleasant surprise this week. They…
Pakistan’s deadly air pollution crisis
On November 7, as Pakistan was reeling from days of deadly air pollution, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz flew to Europe to get medical care for a severe throat infection.…
Crisis no one’s talking of
PAKISTAN’S textile industry is in dire straits. Last month, textile exports dropped to a 17-month low. Recently, Kohinoor Spinning Mills, a publicly listed company, temporarily shut down its operations due…
Women ride Pakistan’s economic crisis into the workplace
Amina Sohail veers through heavy traffic to pick up her next passenger — the sight of a woman riding a motorcycle drawing stares in Pakistan’s megacity of Karachi. The 28-year-old…
Confronting the crisis: corruption, mismanagement, and the path forward
Corruption stems from the absence or inadequacy of constitutional rule and leads to a breakdown in governance, which is essential for economic survival, revival, and growth. Corruption erodes the very…
‘Crisis of governability’
IN a recent piece published in the Journal of Democracy, scholars Adeel Malik and Maya Tudor provide an overview of why the Pakistani state is losing its ability to control the political…
Untangling energy crisis: the ‘misguided’ criticism of IPPs
The narrative dominating Pakistan’s discourse on electricity prices has painted Independent Power Producers (IPPs) as the villains responsible for the country’s escalating energy costs. Media outlets and public opinion frequently…
Beyond the billionaires bash: Pakistan’s real crisis
In a recent op-ed published in a national daily, a noted author has made several claims to misrepresent fundamental issues at the heart of Pakistan’s energy sector and overall economic…
Our right to electricity
Under Article 9 of the constitution, the state as defined in Article 7 bears the fundamental responsibility of ensuring electricity supply to every household, residence, and economic activity throughout Pakistan.…
