Nauraiz Rana, a World Bank economist, discusses Pakistan's energy policy, particularly regarding proposed taxes on solar energy consumers.
Despite denials from the government and the power division, this has ignited crucial debate. Pakistan faces vulnerability to climate change and economic struggles, including high energy import costs and losses due to inefficiencies.
Instead of relying on tariffs, the government is encouraged to recognize the potential of solar energy, which could meet the country's electricity demand using just 0.71% of available land. Furthermore, there's a call for the government to provide incentives for adopting renewable energy to promote sustainable development.