An immediate solution for Pakistan's energy crisis
How severe is Pakistan's energy crisis? A couple of striking facts: Pakistan's energy shortfall cost the economy 7 percent of GDP last year, and over 140 million Pakistanis have either no access to the grid or suffer 12 hours of load shedding a day. According to a report by CDPR partner Research and Advocacy for the Advancement of Allied Reforms (RAFTAAR), energy-efficient products and conservation measures can reduce chronic power outages immediately. An article in Dawn outlines the problems riddling Pakistan's energy sector and provides a breakdown of the report's findings.
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