Load Shedding in Pakistan

Pakistan is a developing country. Along with many other problems and shortages electricity storage is one of the major problems in Pakistan. There is a huge gap in the demand and supply of electricity. They fill the gap, load shedding is done. The supply of electric power is made in intervals. In winter, the problem is not so severe, but when the summer comes, the cause of load shedding becomes severer.            

 There are many factors behind the power crises. The first is the shortage of water. There is not enough water available to produce electricity. If the water becomes available, our country does not enough resources to utilize the available water.The second reason is too much demand, due to the ever-increasing population. The growth rate of the population is very high. On the other hand, the resources do not increase, instead, they decrease. This results in a shortage of water, which ultimately creates load shedding. The third factor is the lack of proper management in the energy sector. As we know that corruption is a major issue in Pakistan. Inefficiency, misuse of resources, improper utilization of available resources, lack of planning, political instability, and political influence in public sector departments are the major cause of electricity shortage. Pakistan Electricity Power Company (PEPCO) is responsible for providing electricity.

But unfortunately, the department has become the center of corruption, electricity theft is made with the help of PEPCO officials and personnel. There is a need to root out corruption from every department of Pakistan.

Every sector of Pakistan is being affected by load shedding. The government must take all possible steps to overcome the problem of load shedding.

Proper utilization of resources must be insured. Corruption must be eradicated from all departments. Now dams should be built to meet the ever-increasing needs of the population. Steps should be taken to minimize the theft of electricity.

Most projects remain incomplete due to political instability. There is a need to bring political stability and minimize the influence of politics in public sector departments. These are some ways to overcome the problem and set Pakistan on the road to development.