Pakistan’s energy crossroads
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…
Turkiye-Pakistan energy ties
For years on end, Turkiye and Pakistan have enjoyed the agency of brotherly relations. Not only have we been historically bound, but we have also streamed rivers into seas with…
Solar flipflops and the energy crisis
Pakistan’s energy landscape is in upheaval. The government’s recent slash of the net?metering buyback rate -- from Rs27 to Rs10 per unit -- has sparked fierce debate. Awais Leghari, the…
Pakistan’s energy revolution: 35% gas reserve for private firms
Amid growing energy challenges and economic strains, Pakistan has embarked on a transformative journey to revitalize its gas exploration and production sector, thanks to the strategic efforts of the Special…
Pakistan’s green energy leap
Energy plays a vital role in sustainable economic growth and development. Over the last couple of years, climate change has played havoc socio-economically and so Pakistan has started a major…
How renewable energy can save the planet
Last week, Pakistan witnessed a significant milestone in its energy transition as the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD launched its brand of electric vehicles in the country. This event…
Reimagining the energy sector
IN the backdrop of the recent IMF deal, and renewed chatter on a Charter of Economy, much ink has also been spilled on the need to restructure Pakistan’s energy sector…
Privatisation without deregulation: A recipe for disaster in energy sector
As Pakistan grapples with economic instability and rising electricity prices, many voices call for the immediate privatisation of government-owned electricity distribution companies (DISCOs). These advocates argue that privatisation is the…
Energy challenges
We no longer have the luxury to exist in an isolated ecosystem where we can pre-determine the effect of international events on our policies and strategies. It has, instead become…
Our energy quagmire
As the country prepares for another scorching summer, the perennial question looms large amongst the hoi polloi: why does the country still struggle to meet its energy demands despite 67…
