Bearing in mind that energy saving one piece in puzzle, city planning is another important factor.
Pakistan government diligently makes efforts to overcome the current situation in the country power a crisis. As part of this initiative, federal government introduced new energy saving initiative. steps proposed government laudable; However, one step who needs special mention of the intention to introduce e-bikes.
If this initiative can achieve the desired results, it will save foreign exchange and help in environmental regeneration. Another high point – the government is thinking about moving forward work-from-home. Federal Defense Minister Khawaja Asif, highlighting the benefits of working from home showed that if 20 percent. of workers made to work from home on on a rotational basis, it will help save 56 billion rupees. The energy saving plan looks well thought out.out force along with common methods and it contains several out-of-box solutions to achieve the desired goal. Bearing in mind that energy saving one piece in puzzle of Pakistan power sector, city planning is another important factor. If cities are properly planned, the probability of security basic amenities for all residents in friendly way rise.
Karachi is an ever-expanding metropolis with a capacity of 50,000 people. new residents monthly. After the flood, this number could increase. AND city who reported on population of a few lakhs at the time of The section is now torn with more than 30 million people. About 62 percent of in the city planning random, with mushroom-like colonies appear everywhere, as a result of which in spreading semi-urban settlements often without schools and hospitals or even basic infrastructure for water and electricity. Private initiatives are addressing these issues, and many medical institutions, emergency services, and educational foundations are now thriving. in Karachi which is a blessing for many of these settlements.
Standardization, of of course it is a challenge and also outreach for suppliers, as there is no proper plan or logistic map. K-Electric (KE) is the only vertically integrated investor-owned company. power distribution company. With everyone challenges of Karachi, the organization seeks to change the logistics map with 21st. century digitization and equipment for consumer. Whether it’s a long argument over natural gas instead of regasified liquefied natural gas (LNG) for consumers, ensuring uninterrupted supply for industrial zones or the commission of Hara Kadam in reduce burden on natural resources or women empowerment through training for electricity maintenance online facilities, active website, etc. K.E. was on the sly building myself up as a rich conscience and empathetic corporation for residents of Karachi.
Their recent deals to upgrade Bin Qasim power complex and construction of KKI grid highlights its goal: affordable electricity available for Everybody. Projects are part of KE business detailed plan review Everybody possible solutions for increase in generating capacities, including long-term off-take of additional power of in national network for feed bridge -demand gap.
Knowing of current and changing requirements, KE is actively working with government of Pakistan and especially the ministry of Energy led of NEPRA will strengthen its infrastructure so that Karachi can receive additional power. challenges they are up against range from non-payment to illegal connections, encroachment on limited resources and many more. In an ever-evolving metropolis, challenges are added on every day and any weather anomaly unites them. While being the only power supplier company, performance in recent heavy rains where they maintained a continuous supply with minimal destruction, is a testament to their sincere desire to make Karachi real city of lights, as it was once called a synonym.
Likewise they bear the brunt of higher taxation blows up billing amount. But this should not affect their ongoing efforts to ensure that they save government institutions and all stakeholders on board enthusiastic with their goal is to keep current running through the veins of this one is very lively, growing and dynamic power center of Pakistan what we call Karachi. This spirit of cooperation and consensus are integral to sustainability of Economic and strategic center of Pakistan.
