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Pakistan’s power sector is changing fast and it’s no longer just about electricity prices.
In PowerPlay: Episode 1, we break down how Pakistan’s electricity system actually works and why two power systems now exist side by side: the national grid and distributed solar. Thank you to Optimus Capital for supporting the research on this report.
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This episode explains:
Pakistan’s installed power capacity vs actual electricity generation
Why power plants rarely operate at full capacity
The role of fuel mix, weather, and efficiency losses
Why grid electricity demand is declining
How rooftop and off-grid solar are reshaping the system
What these shifts mean for costs, policy, and long-term sustainability
PowerPlay is a new Pakistan & Counting series focused on energy economics, system design, and the decisions shaping Pakistan’s power future.
If you want to understand Pakistan’s energy crisis beyond headlines — this is where to start.
Thank you to Optimus Capital for supporting us with research for this report.
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Timestamps
0:00 – Introduction: Pakistan’s Two Power Systems
0:35 – How the National Grid Actually Works
1:08 – Pakistan’s Installed Generation Capacity (46,605 MW)
1:40 – Why Actual Generation Is Much Lower Than Potential
2:18 – October 2025 Generation Drop Explained
3:00 – Year-on-Year Comparison & Solar’s Growing Influence
3:32 – October Generation Mix Breakdown
4:05 – Hydel, Coal & Nuclear Shifts: What Changed?
4:35 – Merit Order: Cheapest Power Comes First
5:10 – Fuel Cost Changes (2024 → 2025)
5:48 – FCA & QTA: Why Your Bills Change Every Month
6:28 – Circular Debt: Why the Grid Loses Money
7:10 – The Rise of Distributed / Behind-the-Meter Solar
7:45 – Reon Energy
8:15 – Solar Adoption vs Declining Grid Demand
8:55 – Two Power Systems Now Running Side by Side
9:25 – Big Policy Decisions: Chinese Financing & Net Metering
10:10 – The Net Metering Debate: Who Pays the Cost?
10:45 – Pakistan’s Power Future: Solar, Grid or Hybrid?
11:25 – Closing Thoughts & Takeaways
12:00 – Outro
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