Conserve energy
The decision to shut down marriage halls by 10 pm will not result in fewer wedding events or a revenue shortfall for wedding banquets. People still held these events when…
Valuing lost energy
The energy crisis in Pakistan coupled with a hike in fuel prices has extended the need for investments and improvements in energy efficiency mechanisms. The agriculture sector is not an…
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…
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…
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…
Rising energy tariffs, sinking economy
Unless power tariffs for industrial consumers are rationalized immediately, economic catastrophe is imminent. Pakistan faces a situation akin to the “boiling frog” metaphor, where the gradual increase in energy tariffs…
Energy sector – ‘a nightmare’
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar in a statement this week has described the energy sector as “a nightmare for the country” mainly because of the fact that the government produces…
The energy rip-off
Once an energy surplus country today it faces a circular debt of Rs 5.725 trillion, in addition to the power shortfall of Rs 2.703 trillion. The Islamic Republic of Pakistan…
Pakistan’s energy outlook
Pakistan has been facing an ongoing Balance of payment crisis, which can primarily be attributed to the substantial import bill incurred for fossil fuels used in power generation. The country…
Pakistan’s energy outlook
Pakistan has been facing an ongoing Balance of payment crisis, which can primarily be attributed to the substantial import bill incurred for fossil fuels used in power generation. The country…
