Pakistan Faces Looming Energy Crisis, Urgent Action Needed to Secure Sustainable Future
The study examines why Pakistan's energy use has doubled in the past 23 years. By analyzing data from 1990 to 2013, researchers found that the rise is mainly due to increased activity and changes in how the energy is used. They also discovered that Pakistan has been getting more energy-efficient over time, even though the rate of improvement is slowing down. The research warns that Pakistan could face financial problems by 2025 because of its growing energy import bill and potential price increases. To avoid these challenges, the country needs to work on narrowing the gap between energy supply and demand, expanding its own energy production - especially through renewable sources, focusing on energy conservation and environmental protection, and using its resources more efficiently.