Natural gas consumption drives economic growth in Pakistan, conservation policies could harm.
The study looked at how natural gas use affects economic growth in Pakistan from 1972 to 2009. They found that natural gas has a big impact on economic growth, more than other factors like capital and labor. The research showed that using more natural gas leads to more economic growth. This means that policies to save natural gas could hurt the economy, so it's important for policymakers to make energy use more efficient and attract investment.