Net-metering—A prescription for the ailing power sector on January 19, 2021Solar prosumageis receiving much attention globally as a resource that can facilitate the development of a more sustainable and climate-friendly power generation. With major technological breakthroughs, today it has not only made possible engagement of end-users directly in generation but also has broken through the cost barrier—currently emerging as the most economically efficient resource of […]
A new era of pressure politics on November 5, 2019“The people . . . begin to be tired of an excess of democracy” –Alexander Hamilton, June 19, 1787, The Records of the Federal Convention of 1787. Pakistan has recently seen a proliferation of different kinds of protests- the so-called Dharnas. Characterised by more rigid stances and new techniques of pressure politics against the elected […]
Unlocking flexibility for renewable energy transition on October 7, 2019Pakistan is blessed with enormous renewable energy resources. Nevertheless, against its abundant potential, the continuous reliance on large base-load power plants and the existing remarkably low share of renewables in the energy mix–four per cent of installed capacity and two per cent of power generation–is often intriguing for observers. While there are several challenges to […]
Brazen Day Light Robbery; India finally invaded Kashmir! on August 8, 2019Amid placing thousands of troops in Kashmir, putting prominent Kashmiri politicians under house arrest, suspending internet and phone coverage, banning public gatherings, closing schools, the largest democracy of the world in a rushed unilateral move revoked Article 370 putting an end to the seven decade long special autonomous status of Kashmir. The bold move once […]