Pakistan’s Solar Push: Can Renewables Power Growth?

Introduction Pakistan’s energy story has long been dominated by imported fossil fuels, chronic shortages, and rising costs. Yet, in 2025, a new narrative is unfolding: solar energy is emerging as a cornerstone of Pakistan’s economic future. With net-metered solar capacity reaching 5.3 GW by April 2025 out of a total installed generation capacity of 46,605 … Read more

The rot beneath the bailout

It is no surprise that Pakistan has secured a $7 billion Extended Fund Facility from the IMF — a lifeline for a government staggering under debt repayments, dwindling reserves, and a suffocating fiscal deficit. On paper, this appears to be salvation. In reality, the IMF’s Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Report (November 2025) makes clear that … Read more

Pension reforms or financial massacre?

Since the announcement of Budget 2025-2026, the government employees in both centre and the provinces have been immersed in protest for their rightful demands such as Disparity Reduction Allowance (DRA), raise in Salaries given the prevailing inflation and old age benefits such as pension. Millions of employees belonging to various Departments under banner of the … Read more