Pakistan power crisis

Power Crisis in Gilgit Baltistan Leads to Protests and Road Blockades

Frustrated by unannounced power outages, the youth of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB) held a protest on Wednesday, blocking roads, according to PoGB-based news outlet Pamir Times. The report highlighted that the Pakistani government has failed to address the ongoing power crisis despite making lofty promises to the people of PoGB....

Pakistan Faces Severe Energy Crisis with Rising Demand and Insufficient Supply: Nawaz Sharif Urges Govt. Immediate Action

Pakistan is struggling with a severe energy crisis as energy demand continues to rise while the supply of conventional energy sources remains insufficient. As the gap between energy supply and demand widens, the nation faces surging power costs and increased reliance on imports, according to Geo News. In October 2023,...