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PAKISTAN ELECTRICITY CRISIS
Hormuz oil shock echoes 1973 embargo lessonsThe recent Strait of Hormuz closure, though brief, signals a potential turning point for global energy. Echoing the 1973 oil embargo, this ...
Pakistan: Workers protest inflation, warn government of nationwide agitationProtesters in Lahore, including labour groups and transport workers, voiced anger over soaring inflation and utility costs, accusing the go...
'Sharks' in Bay of Bengal: Pakistan tries to reopen a dormant frontPakistan's new submarines are expanding its naval reach. These vessels can stay submerged longer, allowing operations far from home. Pakist...
Iran war puts Bangladesh’s nascent industrial dreams at riskBangladesh's economic growth is threatened by an energy shortage, leaving new industrial facilities idle. The country faces painful impacts...
The world's oil piggy bank is being smashed open. What can go wrong?Global oil inventories are plummeting to multi-decade lows, exacerbated by Middle Eastern supply disruptions and the rapid depletion of str...
An LNG glut is on its wayThe closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the shutdown of Qatar’s LNG exports have pushed gas prices higher, but the disruption could ultimat...
Fossil fuels no longer offer security. Clean energy canWhile historical energy crises spurred renewable adoption, current economic conditions like inflation and high interest rates pose investme...
Oil shock will hit Asia harder than the 1970sAsia is experiencing energy shocks similar to the 1970s oil crises, with rising fossil fuel costs impacting consumers and industries. This ...
How Asia-Pacific is fighting a fuel shock that could get worseAsian nations are grappling with prolonged energy supply strains due to the Middle East conflict, prompting governments to implement costly...
The simple yet powerful plan India could follow to ward off impacts of Iran-like disastersIran war: As geopolitical tensions continue with the looming threat of a restart of the conflict in Iran, India finds itself at a crossroad...
Pakistan, ‘strangled’ by economic strain, steps up Iran peace pushPakistan's economy is struggling due to the US-Israel war on Iran. Rising fuel costs and rolling blackouts are devastating businesses. Cons...
Pakistan is juggling blackouts and Iran diplomacyPakistan is emerging as a key mediator in efforts to ease tensions between the US and Iran, with talks likely to be hosted in Islamabad. Ho...
Pakistan power cuts deepen as hydropower slump hits supplyPakistan faces a doubled electricity shortfall this week. Hydropower output has significantly decreased. This situation has led to extended...
Iran war: Pakistan plans two hours of daily power outage to dodge rising billsPakistan plans two-hour evening power cuts to manage rising energy costs amid the Iran war, which has disrupted fuel supplies and increased...
Pakistan faces severe energy crisis, Nawaz Sharif asks govt to 'care for people'Pakistan faces a severe energy crisis with a 6,000 MW deficit and high import costs. The country's energy infrastructure is outdated and he...
Pakistan: Electricity tariff to be increased by PKR 3.28 per unitPakistan's National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has proposed an increase of PKR 3.28 per unit in electricity tariffs. This ...
How Pakistan's electricity crisis is leading to rising spectre of social unrestInflation in electricity prices in Pakistan has been increasing steadily, adding to the economic challenges the country is facing. The pric...
Pakistan Power Outage: As the Country suffers major power outage, Twitter lights up with memesPakistanis are dealing with the power outage in the best way they know how: through memes and rib-tickling content on the micro-blogging we...
Pakistan stares at energy crisis for third successive winterPakistan's cost of energy production has increased following an increase in fuel prices. Almost two-thirds of the country's electricity gen...
Nawaz Sharif to send Pakistan Power Min to India to tackle energy crisisPakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has directed his Water and Power Minister to India to address the severe energy crisis facing the co...