Pakistan energy crisis

Contracts with Chinese power producers have left Pakistan footing a massive bill for inefficient supply – all while electricity shortfalls continue.

Pakistan’s soaring electricity prices are the culmination of three decades of ill-conceived policies, corruption, and a lack of long-term planning.

In June 2023, Russia sent gas supplies to Pakistan through Uzbekistan and Afghanistan for the first time. But it may not be the start of a vibrant trade.

Domestic renewables are the best hedge against global LNG price volatility and supply insecurity.

CPEC has great promise, but Pakistan must be clear-eyed about the environmental and political costs.

A roadmap to finally solving Pakistan’s energy crisis through “energy productivity.”

China is bringing coal power to Pakistan, and Pakistanis will pay the environmental price.

The pipeline would bring substantial benefits to all 4 member countries. For Pakistan, that's exactly the problem.

A look at the hopes and fears surrounding the ambitious China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.

Energy projects tied to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor are supposed to double Pakistan's energy capacity.

Plus, more on the Tianjin explosions, China previews Xi's trip to DC, and the world's biggest solar plant. China links.

The country’s largest city is in dire need of reforms.