Energy Crisis in Pakistan

The book primarily aims to educate various stakeholders of society on the subject of energy in a wider context of the energy crisis facing Pakistan. In this backdrop, it examines the role of the policy and decision-making circles, energy departments, industry, and academia. Having discussed the structure and implications of the crisis, it presents policy guidelines and provides a set of robust solutions to achieve energy prosperity in the country.

The problems of Pakistan’s energy sector have never been told in such a holistic and bold manner, as Dr Asif does in this book. All those who are concerned with the ongoing crisis, including myself, should be grateful to him for his very exacting and hard work in piecing together the broader dimensions of the energy crisis and presenting a pragmatic road-map for moving ahead. It is too good a book to be overlooked by policy makers. 

Shams-ul-Mulk,

Former Chairman, WAPDA, Pakistan

The book provides a powerful contribution to the global debate concerning energy provision through an exhaustive analysis of the difficult situation in Pakistan. It is a robust and original approach to the energy challenges of Pakistan and to finding sustainable solutions for a problem which ultimately affects all societies in some measure.

Professor Pamela Gillies,

Vice-Chancellor, Glasgow Caledonian University

In this book Dr Asif presents a comprehensive analysis of the factors that underlie the present energy crisis in Pakistan. He questions the existing energy policies and practices which deliver neither the best interests of the citizens nor the country; and provides a serious and thoughtful insight into Pakistan’s wider energy challenges and their solutions.     

John Currie,

Chairman, Energy Institute, Southern Scotland