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3 November 2021

What does the politics of energy tell us about the relationship of the Pakistani state with its citizens? With loadshedding in the news again, it is worth looking at the preceding two decades to assess whether any substantive change in this relationship has taken place...

9 July 2021

Where does Pakistan’s electricity go?

Ayesha Ali, Javed Younas

Electricity is the wheel that drives all facets of our daily lives such as production, consumption, communication, transportation and routine financial transactions. Despite its key role in powering the national economy, Pakistan’s electricity sector continues its struggle with significant challenges. Whether these manifest as costly...

11 March 2021

Punjab’s Pollution Crisis: Information, Research and Policy Gaps

Sanval Nasim, Mahnoor Kashif

The authority to regulate pollution in Punjab rests with the provincial Environmental Protection Department (EPD). The EPD has a broad mandate to protect the environment, which includes informing the public on environmental issues and enforcing the Punjab Environmental Quality Standards (PEQS).

DHA, Lahore Cantt. 54792, Lahore, Pakistan

Phone: +92 42 3560 8000

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“Fruit and vegetable market Multan No. 2 Mar 06” by DFAT photo library is licensed with CC BY 2.0.

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Where does Pakistan’s electricity go?

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