Understanding Pakistan’s Energy Crisis Ft. Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari | EP198

In today’s podcast, we are joined by Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari to discuss Pakistan’s ongoing energy crisis. We dive into topics such as IPP agreements, electricity prices, and the privatization of the energy sector, providing valuable insights into the challenges faced by Pakistan’s energy infrastructure. We also explore the role of IPPs, solar power transparency, electricity theft, and potential improvements in the energy sector. Additionally, we delve into the impact of free units for government employees and the implementation of automatic metering technology. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insightful content! #EnergyCrisisPakistan #electricityprices #HowDoesItWork 00:00 - Highlights 02:00 - Origins of the energy crisis 03:30 - Surplus electricity but still load shedding 05:39 - Why electricity is expensive 08:00 - Neelum Jhelum project issues 10:00 - Sahiwal coal project problems 13:00 - IMF’s interest in generation capacity 14:00 - Hydropower projects cost 15:00 - Need for IPPs 19:00 - Prime Minister’s take on IPPs and solar energy 24:00 - Solar power transparency and net metering 31:00 - Electricity theft 36:00 - Free units for government and DISCOS employees 37:00 - FBR and public tax collection 39:00 - Automatic metering technology 42:00 - ABC cables and theft prevention 46:00 - Timeline for improvements in electricity issues Don’t forget to subscribe and press the bell icon to catch on to some amazing conversations coming your way every week! Keep up with our podcast: Facebook:   / howdoesitwork.podcast   Insta:   / howdoesitwork.podcast   Tiktok: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSRYSy1K1/ Follow Shayan Mahmud: INSTA:   / shayanmahmud__   FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Linkedin:   / shayan-mahmud   Follow ProPakistani: Facebook:   / propakistani   Insta:   / pro_pakistani   Twitter:   / propakistanipk   LinkedIn:   / prop.  . You can also audio stream our podcast here: Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/3z6AGPi Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3b9GQGu Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OFNm5H