Energy Crisis in Pakistan: Causes and Consequences
| Energy Crisis in Pakistan: Causes and Consequences
SYNOPSIS:
1) Introduction
2) Present energy picture of Pakistan3) Causes behind the energy crisis in Pakistan
a. Poor energy planning
b. Non use of alternative energy resources
c. Rely on quick fixes to solve the crisis
d. Politicization of mega projects
e. Unchecked Energy theft
4) Consequences of energy crisis on Pakistan
A) Economic
Flight of capital
Shrinking Foreign Direct Investment
Closure of industry
Severe blow to agriculture sector
B) Social
Turmoil and chaos in society
Educational loss
Critical problems for health sector
C) Political
Political uncertainty
Public trust erosion
5) Turning energy around: Pragmatic steps to solve the energy crisis in Pakistan
a. Political commitment
b. Long term energy planning
c. Use of alternative energy resources
d. Exploitation of Thar Coal on war footings
e. Up gradation and maintenance of existing power generation plants
f. Co energy production with sugar mills
g. Production of energy from solid waste
h. Energy conservation
6) Conclusion
Energy infuses life into human and business activities. It makes things possible for functioning in a constant way. It allows socio economic development and prosperity. Its failure halts all the activities of life. Pakistan is marred by an energy crisis in spite of its abundant natural resources. The country has failed to utilize its reserves for the enhancement of its industry and economy. The current energy crisis has stunted the economic growth of the country. It has disturbed the peace and order of the country as reflected in violent public protests against the long power shortages. However, Pakistan can deal with its energy crisis by investing in energy for long term planning and efficiently using its alternative resources like wind, solar, nuclear and coal. The last mentioned has the capacity to generate 10, 0000 MW for more than 200 years.
Currently, Pakistan is
SYNOPSIS:
1) Introduction
2) Present energy picture of Pakistan3) Causes behind the energy crisis in Pakistan
a. Poor energy planning
b. Non use of alternative energy resources
c. Rely on quick fixes to solve the crisis
d. Politicization of mega projects
e. Unchecked Energy theft
4) Consequences of energy crisis on Pakistan
A) Economic
Flight of capital
Shrinking Foreign Direct Investment
Closure of industry
Severe blow to agriculture sector
B) Social
Turmoil and chaos in society
Educational loss
Critical problems for health sector
C) Political
Political uncertainty
Public trust erosion
5) Turning energy around: Pragmatic steps to solve the energy crisis in Pakistan
a. Political commitment
b. Long term energy planning
c. Use of alternative energy resources
d. Exploitation of Thar Coal on war footings
e. Up gradation and maintenance of existing power generation plants
f. Co energy production with sugar mills
g. Production of energy from solid waste
h. Energy conservation
6) Conclusion
Energy infuses life into human and business activities. It makes things possible for functioning in a constant way. It allows socio economic development and prosperity. Its failure halts all the activities of life. Pakistan is marred by an energy crisis in spite of its abundant natural resources. The country has failed to utilize its reserves for the enhancement of its industry and economy. The current energy crisis has stunted the economic growth of the country. It has disturbed the peace and order of the country as reflected in violent public protests against the long power shortages. However, Pakistan can deal with its energy crisis by investing in energy for long term planning and efficiently using its alternative resources like wind, solar, nuclear and coal. The last mentioned has the capacity to generate 10, 0000 MW for more than 200 years.
Currently, Pakistan is