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Energy Sector of Pakistan (2006-2012): The Impact of Shortfall & Rising Costs

Arif Nazir Butt, Shezeen Salim Hemani

INDUSTRY : Energy, Electricity

AREA : Business Government/International Economy

ORGANIZATION : Pakistan

LENGTH : 70

LUMS No : 16-295-2014-2

PUBLICATION YEAR : 2014

KEYWORDS:

Energy Sector,Pakistan,Shortfall,Impact,Rising Costs,Energy Supply,Infrastructure,Power Generation,Renewable Resources,Outsourcing,Electricity Generation,Subsidies,Losses

DESCRIPTION:

Energy plays an important role in the socioeconomic development of a country. It is critical to have access to adequate levels of energy supply and infrastructure to meet the desired economic growth standards. There are numerous factors that have led the country into the shackles of this energy crisis. This note discusses the different sources of energy and more specifically, electricity related challenges. It explains the roles of major players in the energy sector, government initiatives in overall strategy building and a set of recommendations to address the nation's energy crisis. This note is useful for Executive and MBA courses in public sector management. The note can be used independently to familiarise students about the energy sector, current crisis, challenges, key players, etc. or it can also be used as a supporting reading for a case on IPPs or the energy sector.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1) To discuss the basic trends and developments in the energy sector of Pakistan including the present energy crisis. 2) To develop a basic understanding of the challenges faced by the energy sector of the country and be able to come up with recommendations for the energy crisis. 3) To acquaint with the roles and responsibilities of key players in the energy sector.

SUBJECTS COVERED:

Business Government, International Economy