Electricity sector in Pakistan

There are around 42 independent power producers (IPPs) that contribute significantly in electricity generation in Pakistan.

[2] The inevitable outcome has occurred: the swift depreciation of the rupee has diminished business confidence.

The frequent increases in electricity, gas, petrol, and diesel prices are also substantial contributors, driving inflation and consequently decreasing industrial production.

The country faced significant challenges in revamping its network responsible for the supply of electricity.

[6] The country was hit by its worst power crisis in 2007 when production fell by 6000 Megawatts and massive blackouts followed suit.

During the floods and rainfalls the recently constructed Jinnah hydroelectric power plant was flooded in addition to severe damages to transmission and distribution network and installations while several power plants and refineries were threatened by rising waters and had to be shut down.

[14] Due to over reliance of Pakistan on dams for electricity generation,[6] some environmental impacts of dams such as submergence of usable/ecological land and their negative impact on Pakistan's mangrove forests due to loss of river silt load, as well as increased risk of severe floods have become evident.