Energy Crisis In Pakistan

Power-Shedding Menace

Pakistan Observer

20-06-2013

There are many problems which have besieged Pakistan from all thesides. But, among those prob lems, the most deadly and dangerous one is energy crisis. Pakistan has been facing this lingering issue since a long time due to lack of political will. Though, Pakistan is replete with natural and human resources yet there is no sincerity in exploration of these resources. Energy theft coupled with mismanagement and corruption has further aggrieved the situation. Pakistan’s constitution states that state shall be responsible for well-being of its subject but dearth of political acumen ship always keep the whole nation in the darkness of ignorance. Load shedding is a very old and unaddressed problem. It demands short and long term solutions. Ironically, short-term solutions have been tested a number of times but all the attempts failed. In long terms, renewable energy resources have been preached and promoted. Though, state has been successful to some extent in achieving its desired goals yet it needs a lot of time to fully tap the environment friendly resources. Since, PML-N has won the elections under the solemn commitment of restoring economy and addressing energy crisis, it has become a very challenging situation for the ruling party to meet the people’s needs. There is not an iota of doubt over the determination and commitment PML-N but it must not be forgotten that a large chunk of industrialists have shifted their industrial units to outside of the country. Not only this, there has been signs of social disorder which gives rise to elevates vandalism and breakdown of social harmony. Generally, these are the signs of civil war and recent Faisalabad turmoil speaks volume in this regard. Hence, it is necessary to form aggressive policy if government intends to address the load shedding menace.

WAQAR ABRO
—Karachi

A Welcome Move

Pakistan Observer

20-06-2013

Federal government has finally realized the immense importance of augmenting salaries of government servants. Though, it held the view that there would be 40 billion burden on national exchequer yet it withdrew its previous decision of not increasing the salaries. In the post-budget protest all Pakistan clerical association had protested against the move. Because, most of the Public sector organizations are run by middle class people. And, the sky-rocketing prices of commodities and double-digit inflation last a grave repercussions on their already pathetic lives.
Yes, I agree with Finance Minister that Pakistan is not in stable condition and cannot bear further burdens on its already weakened economy. But, it should not be overruled that federal government spend nothing as compared to border security. It is therefore, necessary to point out that human security should be given the same degree of attention that has been given to border security. If this move, had been taken earlier, PML-N would have got more sympathy of Pakistani people. Anyhow, I welcome the delayed taken move by federal government to benefit its servants.
WAQAR ABRO
—Karachi

Load-Shedding Menace

The Frontier Post

20-06-2013

There are many problems which have besieged Pakistan from all the sides. But, among those problems, the most deadly and dangerous one is energy crisis. Pakistan has been facing this lingering issue since a long time due to lack of political will. Though, Pakistan is replete with natural and human resources yet there is no sincerity in exploration of these resources. 

Energy theft coupled with mismanagement and corruption has further aggrieved the situation. Pakistan’s constitution states that state shall be responsible for well being of its subject but dearth of political acumen ship always keep the whole nation in the darkness of ignorance. Load shedding is a very old and unaddressed problem. 
It demands short and long term solutions. Ironically, short term solutions have been tested a number of times but all the attempts happened to be failed. 
In long terms, renewable energy resources have been preached and promoted. Though, state has been successful to some extent in achieving its desired goals yet it needs a lot of time to fully tap the environmental friendly resources. Since, Pml-N has won the elections under the solemn commitment of restoring economy and addressing energy crisis, it has become a very challenging situation for the ruling party to meet with the people’s needs.
There is not an iota of doubt over the determination and commitment PML-s chants but it must not be forgotten that a large chunk of industrialists have shifted their industrial units to outside of the country. Not only this, there has been signs of social disorder which elevates vandalism and breakdown of social harmony. Generally, these are the signs of civil war and recent Faisalabad turmoil speaks volume in this regard. Hence, it is necessary to form aggressive policy if government intends to address the load shedding menace.
Waqar Abro
Karachi