Economist, Research Fellow, (Ph.D. Econometrics), @PIDEpk, Writes for @dawn @brecordernews @thenews_intl
Former Research Fellow, Cardiff University, UK.π¬π§
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 .
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
@ShahidMohmand79 Shutting down some and consolidating the remaining 20+ entities will increase coordination in the energy sector while cutting government costs.
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 governmentβs financial burden.
@malikafia2021
https://t.co/ENhKc2cnQT
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.
The power sector requires decentralized decision-making and a complete management overhaul. Companies need visionary management with a business plan focused on commercial success.
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