Dr. Abida Naurin

Economist, Research Fellow, (Ph.D. Econometrics), @PIDEpk, Writes for @dawn @brecordernews @thenews_intl
Former Research Fellow, Cardiff University, UK.🇬🇧

[Macro Policy Lab @MacroPolicyLab]

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Topic: Fixing Fiscal policy
We're diving deep into the realm of fiscal policy, exploring solutions to fix Pakistan's financial future.

🗓️Date: 6-Sep-2023
🕘Time: 9:30 PM
@drniqbal

[Nasir Iqbal @drniqbal]

Space aims to frame the reform agenda to fix fiscal policy. Join and ask relevant questions. A 3R participatory approach would be beneficial to set an agenda for reform. Rethink, Reform, Revive @PIDEpk @AajKamranKhan @nadeemhaque @geonews_urdu @gnnhdofficial .

[Dr. Abida Naurin @abida_15]

6. Technology and Management Solutions: Creative ideas and innovative management approaches can address non-compliant areas and integrate them into the mainstream power supply. @PIDEpk @nadeemhaque @durre_nayab_ @awqasim @ShujaatSohal @OmerSiddique_

[Dr. Abida Naurin @abida_15]

1.According to NEPRA tariff determinations, capacity payments have risen from Rs 1.25 trillion to Rs 1.95 trillion in one year. @PIDEpk @malikafia2021 @nadeemhaque @durre_nayab_

[Dr. Abida Naurin @abida_15]

1. Key findings based on the latest newspaper article "Power sector woes" by @malikafia2021 Senior Research Economist at PIDE, in today's Business Recorder: https://t.co/fBQbUV54oh @nadeemhaque @durre_nayab_ @awqasim @ShujaatSohal @ShahidMohmand79 @saddameconomist @PIDEpk

[Dr. Abida Naurin @abida_15]

5. End of Revenue-Based Load Shedding: The policy of revenue-based load shedding (3000MW to 5000MW) needs to be stopped. It was initially introduced to regulate defaulters but has become more detrimental than beneficial.
@AnjeelaKhurram @NumairaAziz @Tehmina25 @PIDEpk

[Dr. Abida Naurin @abida_15]

@ShahidMohmand79 10.According to NEPRA tariff determinations, capacity payments have risen from Rs 1.25 trillion to Rs 1.95 trillion in one year.

[Dr. Abida Naurin @abida_15]

1. Key findings based on the latest newspaper article "Power sector woes" by @malikafia2021 Senior Research Economist at PIDE, in today's Business Recorder: https://t.co/fBQbUV54oh @nadeemhaque @durre_nayab_ @awqasim @ShujaatSohal @ShahidMohmand79 @saddameconomist @PIDEpk

[Dr. Abida Naurin @abida_15]

@ShahidMohmand79 Shutting down some and consolidating the remaining 20+ entities will increase coordination in the energy sector while cutting government costs.

[Dr. Abida Naurin @abida_15]

This is high time for serious steps required to address energy issues, not merely policy statements. Worth a read and thought provoking article by @malikafia2021 @nadeemhaque @durre_nayab_ @saddameconomist @ShahidMohmand79 @Tehmina25 @drniqbal @awqasim @ShujaatSohal

[Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) @PIDEpk]

1/ Competition is central to service efficiency & lowering tariffs. Privatization of a natural monopoly does not guarantee competition. Research published by PIDE suggests that privatization may not reduce the government’s financial burden.
@malikafia2021
https://t.co/ENhKc2cnQT

[Dr. Abida Naurin @abida_15]

They should be capable of adapting to new technologies, particularly pre-paid smart meters, to improve bill transparency and manage demand while reducing reliance on meter readers.

[Dr. Abida Naurin @abida_15]

The power sector requires decentralized decision-making and a complete management overhaul. Companies need visionary management with a business plan focused on commercial success.

[Nadeem Haque @nadeemhaque]

In the energy sector despite decades of losses no one has considered reform to change the way business is done. Everyone wasted time raising prices to cover losses set up more expensive energy supply. But nothing to do with redesigning the sector changing rules @ShehryarReal