Untold History of our blunders in energy sector crisis in Pakistan | FT Afia Malik |122| TG Podcast
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- In this compelling episode, we delve into the complexities of our energy crisis with renowned expert Afia Malik. From flawed policy decisions influenced by external donors to the local exploiters who worsened the situation, we examine how the energy sector has become a tangled mess. We discuss the unbundling of WAPDA, the centralized decision-making in power divisions, and the heavy burden placed on households. Join us as we uncover the layers of mismanagement and explore potential solutions to these pressing issues. Don't miss this insightful conversation!
Kickbacks and corruption behind the ipp problem
Thanks alot for bringing Ms. Malik in the podcast. It really is very informative and is a delight to gain knowledge from her experience.
When I heard her it not only gave me new information which was not known heretofore, it also brought out the comparative points vis-a-vis India.
India too had launched its electricity reforms in late 1980's which have not been completed till date. If we study electricity reforms across the developing world we will find that it almost started around the same times and were basically egged on by owner companies/ power plant suppliers of the developed countries.
India also had made similar blunders in allowing similar power projects that were launched around the same time( i.e.1990's and 2000's.) India didn't get into trouble despite agreeing for similar IPP's purely because of two reasons I.e God favoured and Enron went into liquidation( Enron had dollars denominated similar power project ) as also Indonesia imposed tariffs on coal which was to be used by UMPP( ultra mega power projects of 4000 MW and above) which were set up near sea shores for use of imported coal.
It is also a fact that UMPP's have helped in the present situation to overcome heavy demand despite stiff tariffs of landed cost of coal & on cost plus basis.
Thanks and regards
Vivek Sehgal advocate Delhi.
advocate.sehgal@gmail.com
If we built the Kalabagh Dam timely in the period of 70-80 and after that Bahsha Dam we wouldn't have such great problems with water and power shortfall. That shows the great negligence of our rulers and bureaucracy.
Thanks for a very good session. Excellent lesson in history of mismanagement in the energy sector told in the most calm , composed well I formed manner by Afia Saheba. Need more of such educational podcasts.
Glad you liked it
Instead of criticism on policies, problem is compliance. If State ensures 100% compliance, there would be no problem at all
Very well explained...composed talk.. informative..always a blessing to listen to her
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It's unfortunate that the blunders of Zia ul Haq are still facing this poor nation.
Ipp policy came in 1994.
Just for comparison. Total installed capacity in Pakistan - 40GW.. total installed renewable capacity in India is 442GW. Total dollar denomination debt in Pakistan 100+ billion USD. Total dollar denominated debt in india 0.
If Pakistan's main objective was to solve the electricity crisis, it failed. If it was to remain an independent sovereign, it failed.
Pakistan me Abhi Tak energy power sector par hi discussion ho rahi hai
2024 chal raha he dunya kaha Se kaha chale gai lekin hm Abi tk 18wi Sadi me reh Rae he na bijli hoti he or bill b 18000 ab mene solar lg wali Jan chot gai na light jati he na bill bharna hota he
Bad expert