As Pakistan approaches its upcoming elections in February, the energy sector remains a critical challenge for the country’s economic sustainability. With a staggering circular debt of over PKR 4.5 trillion from the power and gas sectors, coupled with transmission and distribution challenges, import costs, subsidy constraints, and system inefficiencies, the sector continues to impede the […]
Charter of Energy Resilience for Pakistan
In Pakistan, a confluence of interconnected crises of economy, energy and climate change is expected to exacerbate further in future, if long-term planning is not on the agenda of national discourse. The root cause lies in economic turmoil, a factor that not only saps the country’s prosperity but also affects unsustainable energy supplies which reflects […]
Global Climate Crisis: From Talk to Action
In our ever-changing world, each day brings new surprises. The unsettling temperature swings we face have become a cause for alarm, and our ability to effectively address these shifts remains inadequate. Just a few years ago, we were discussing the challenges of climate change. Today, we find ourselves in a state of what can only […]
Design Thinking for Surging Electricity Tariff
In recent times, the surge in electricity tariffs has left consumers grappling with exponentially rising monthly bills, causing financial insecurity and mutiny. The most recent substantial tariff hike in Pakistan, driven by IMF demands, has triggered significant public unrest, with the average consumer tariff, including taxes and surcharges, soaring to alarming heights. This price hike […]