June 5, 2024

Thar coal is currently generating approximately 2,640 MW of electricity for Pakistan’s national grid, with projections to reach 3,280 MW by year-end. Azhar Malik, VP of Site Operations at SECMC, stated that each of the two operational blocks produces 1,320 MW. Thar coal could save Pakistan $8 billion annually by producing cheaper electricity, with costs […]

The recent wheat crisis in Pakistan stems from two main factors: the Punjab government’s abrupt exit from the market, allowing private sector exploitation, and extended import permissions overlapping with the domestic harvest period. The Punjab government’s decision to withdraw was sound in principle but poorly executed. Economists recommended a gradual phase-out over 3 to 5