The real issue lies in Pakistan’s skewed energy mix, which remains heavily reliant on thermal power. Thermal plants account for 62.24% of installed capacity and 49.01% of electricity generation, while renewables contribute a mere 4.75%. Instead of addressing this imbalance, the government’s move to gross metering discourages solar adoption and reinforces dependence on costly fossil fuel imports.

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