Introduction to the Energy Sector of Pakistan

 Energy Sector of Pakistan 

Energy is a basic necessity for all human beings, unfortunately facing countless hurdles in production, distribution, and consumption collectively imposing critical implications on the economic growth of the country. Energy specifically electricity is considered the backbone of a country’s economy. With the evolution of human civilization and the rapid increase in the use of energy, Pakistan is considered an electricity-deficient country. There are numerous factors contributing to this intense statement such as economic factors, technological factors, demographic factors, political factors, social factors, environmental factors, and policy changes. Where do we lack as a country? Is it knowingly or unknowingly that our present and future policies are devoid of efficiency and sustainability? We are historically failing to implement and execute policies of dire importance to the economic growth and development of our country. We as students of Public Administration and Governance aim to curtail the gaps inset between the formulation and implementation of policies.

We are students of BS-Public Administration and Governance 6^th Semester. Every semester brings up courses of absolute importance for our country. We as youth are esteemed to polish our skills and strengthen ourselves as a nation. This semester we are introduced to the course PUBLIC SECTOR REFORMS AND SOCIAL CHANGE under the supervision of Assistant Professor Dr. Athar Rashid. We pledge to be a part of the social change and make contributions to reforming the public sector institutions.

The core OBJECTIVES of our project are to:

•  Identify the major issues in the energy sector
• Establish a comparative analysis of the energy status between Pakistan and other countries
• Analyze people’s habits, knowledge, opinions, and preferences regarding energy consumption.
• Highlight the importance of energy conservation and energy-efficient practices to ensure sustainable development and economic growth
•  Provide a way forward to tackle the rising energy crisis

Starting from scratch, energy has defined as the ability to do work or the power flow over time. In any country, energy is vital to social, economic, and political development. Collectively, energy plays an integral role in raising the standard of living. The ROLE OF ENERGY is significant in:

• Educational Institutions
• Health Services
• Environment
• Agricultural Processes
• Market and Economy
• Governance

It identifies the MAJOR ENERGY CONSUMERS in the country as domestic, industrial, commercial, agricultural, and transport.

Moreover, to meet the energy needs of consumers, there are several STAKEHOLDERS and bodies overseeing the generation, distribution, and transmission of energy such as the Ministry of Water and Power, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), the Private Power Infrastructure Board (PPIB), Water & Power Development Authority (WAPDA), National Transmission & Despatch Company (NTDC), Generation company (GENCO), Distribution Company (DISCO) and Independent Power Producers (IPPs). 

Briefly, the key objective is to introduce you to the landscape of the energy sector of Pakistan. While further analysis and findings will be shared given the energy policies and Pakistan's vision to fulfill its energy needs. 

Best Regards,

Areeba Abid, Haider Tanoli, Irfan Haider, Talha Khaliq

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