Sir: Pakistan is facing severe energy crisis which has severely stunted the economic growth of the country. In this backdrop, the news that Neelum-Jhelum hydropower project with a capacity of 969 megawatts is nearing completion, is a sign of hope and relief for energy-starved Pakistan. With the completion of this mega project by June 2017, the country will get 5.150 billion unit of electricity annually. Furthermore, after its completion, the project will help generate revenues of Rs 55 billion. Besides, it will also help Pakistan save foreign exchange reserves by reducing its dependence on imported furnace oil to the tune of 2.5 million tonnes. Electricity constitutes one of the essential components of infrastructure and plays a vital role in the national progress and economic development. Therefore, one hopes that our democratic leadership will remain sincere in its efforts to chalk out more appropriate plans to meet our energy needs for the decades to come.
SHEHAR BANO SYED
Lahore
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