Thar Coal: A gateway to energy for Pakistan – I

Coal trucks drive along a road leading to a mine. – Reuters (File Photo)

 

Pakistan is marred by an energy crisis that has no precedent in its 63-year history. Although, blessed by natural resources, the country has failed to utilise its reserves for the enhancement of its industry and economy. Since the past three years, due to improper planning, lack of long-term strategies, and an increasing circular debt, our energy generation capacity has decreased to dangerously low levels, while the demand is only increasing. As a result, over a billion rupees are lost each year in the frequent power outages (load-shedding) that occur every day throughout the country.

Power shortage will be reduced in a month: Ashraf

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Water and Power Raja Pervez Ashraf once again claimed on Sunday that the prevalent power crisis in the country will be reduced within a month as water inflow in dams will increase and a few of IPPs will start operating. 


Ashraf was talking to the media during his visit to National Power Control Centre. He blamed less rains for the low generation of electricity and the early heat wave for the increased demand.