Archive · 28 Dec 2025

Pakistan's Fluctuating Energy Policies Harm Public

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.

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