A solar remedy
Pakistan stands at a critical juncture in its energy landscape. With a burgeoning population, increasing energy demands and a chronic energy crisis, the need for a sustainable, affordable and reliable…
Enhancing grid consumption need of the hour
There are efforts and actions being taken to reduce power tariffs and make the grid sustainable. These include negotiations with the IPPs, forcing industry to move from captive power generation…
Why power subsidies are a bad idea
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…
KE: load-shedding challenge
On January 15, Karachi residents and industrialists harshly criticized K-Electric during a public hearing at the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), accusing the utility company of failing to provide…
The unraveling of power sector
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…
Monetary crossroads: how far can SBP push the rate cuts?
The monetary policy is due next Monday. The committee, chaired by the SBP Governor, has already eased the policy rate by 900 bps (or 41 percent) over the last five…
Power sector: role of WB, ADB, IMF
Once again the World Bank (WB) is reported to be currently working with the government to invite private sector participation in the distribution sector, starting with the best-performing power distribution companies (Discos),…
Power efficiency
‘THE grapes are sour’ is a dictum that in some ways echoes the situation of Pakistan’s power sector. The sour grapes symbolise the falling electricity demand due to ever-increasing tariffs,…
ISMO: A game-changer for Pakistan’s electricity market?
In a significant step toward reforming Pakistan’s power sector, the Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) recently approved the formation of the Independent System and Market Operator (ISMO). This move is…
Victimising local IPP sponsors risks scaring future investment
The first round of IPP negotiations has concluded, resulting in the termination of five contracts through coercive measures—though labeled as mutually agreed upon. This approach has demonized investors and stigmatized…
