Archive · 28 Dec 2025
Pakistan's Fluctuating Energy Policies Harm Public
The Pakistan government has been making energy policies that keep changing, which is causing problems for people and investors.
In 1992, they encouraged using CNG (compressed natural gas) for vehicles to save money on oil imports.
Many people invested in CNG vehicles and plants, but later, the government changed its mind because natural gas reserves were running low.
They made CNG more expensive, causing big losses for investors.
A similar thing happened with solar energy.
In 2015, the government promoted solar power because of electricity shortages and lack of foreign exchange.
Many households and businesses started using solar power, and Pakistan became the top importer of solar panels.
But now, the government is reducing the benefits of solar power, which is causing problems for the power companies and solar users.
The article says the government needs to make better policies that consider the people and the environment.
Pakistan's CNG policy promoted in 1992 to save foreign exchange, leading to massive adoption and investment.
Government reversed CNG policy around 2010 due to depleting natural gas reserves, causing financial losses for investors.
Solar energy policy introduced in 2015 to address electricity shortages and foreign exchange issues, leading to rapid adoption.
Government is now reducing solar power benefits, causing problems for power companies and solar users.
Article criticizes government's ad hoc policy-making, calling for more pro-people and intelligent policies.
- Who
- Pakistan government and public
- What
- Fluctuating energy policies affecting CNG and solar sectors
- When
- CNG policy started in 1992, solar policy in 2015
- Where
- Pakistan
- Why
- Government's ad hoc approach and changing priorities
- CNG Policy Year
- 1992
- CNG Vehicles Peak
- 2004
- Solar Policy Year
- 2015
- Solar Capacity
- ~17 gigawatts (2024)
- Solar Electricity Generation
- ~25% (2025)
- Capacity Charges
- ~2 trillion rupees (annual)
- Solar Buy-back Price Reduction
- From ~26 to ~10 rupees per unit