Pakistan’s Energy Crisis Reflects Decades of Governance Failure
Jul 15, 2026
Pakistan’s electricity sector no longer suffers primarily from inadequate generation. It suffers from institutional failure. The country today possesses generation capacity that frequently exceeds demand during large parts of the year, yet households continue to face expensive electricity, industries struggle with rising production
Fuel Dilemma and the Political Economy
Jan 7, 2026
By Sadia Majeed In the closing months of 2025, Pakistan stands at an extraordinary paradox. Citizens pay among the highest petrol prices in South Asia, yet the fuel in their tanks is substandard by global standards. While most of the world has transitioned