Feasibility studies to blend imported coal plants with local coal, Commissioning five Thar-coal based IPPs of 3,300MW, and Exploration of low-heating value gas fields. Sources: National Electricity Plan (23-27) Pakistan Economic Survey (24-25)

Despite these targets, the plan prioritises fossil fuel capacity, including: Expansion of RLNG-based plants through competitive procurement to bridge, seasonal gaps, meet peak demand and balance grid reliability,

National Electricity Plan (2023-27) sets ambitious renewable energy targets: 40% of total generation capacity from renewables by 2025 60% by 2030 And a 50% reduction in greenhouse gasses emissions by 2023 (Paris Agreement, 2021 update).

Is the Pakistan government pursuing clean energy, dirty energy, or both? Looks like the government itself has no clue. #RenewableEnergy #Pakistan #ClimateEmergency

The Green Credit Programme is a positive step in the right direction However Concessions must be made to ensure that middle and low-income classes can benefit from the green credits

The Green Credit Programme is another monetary benefit given to privileged Pakistanis The people who need it the most cannot afford the upfront costs to be eligible for the scheme

Currently, it is only wealthier Pakistanis who are able to save on massive fuel and electricity costs by switching to EVs or installing solar panels and solar stoves

On average, an e-bike costs around Rs130,000 to Rs225,000. The cost of a solar panel system for a middle-class house in Pakistan can range from Rs330,000 to Rs1,000,000+ There is a massive upfront cost that must be borne to be eligible for the Green Credit Programme

But are these green credits the solution for Pakistanis facing both climate change and inflation? Not necessarily.

According to the CM Punjab Green Credit Programme, eco-friendly actions like installing solar panels, solar stoves, switching to electric vehicles and rainwater harvesting etc. can be rewarded. People can get Rs10,000 per green credit redeemable with cash, subsidies or products!

Punjab’s Green Credits: Progress or Privilege? @GovtofPunjabPK #greencredit #progress #privilege

All these activities are worth one Green Credit. 1- Plant 10 trees 2- Install Solar appliances 3- Report 10 brick kilns in your area 4- Ride a bicycle #greencredit #cashback #PunjabWeather

The Green Credit Program will reward citizens for certain climate-positive actions People who perform these actions earn Green Credits. Each Green Credit is worth Rs. 10,000 as a cash reward.

Earn money for being environment-friendly!

The government’s New Energy Vehicle Policy 2025-2030 is a positive step in the right direction but strong federal and provincial coordination, long term planning, infrastructure development and economic incentives are required to make the transition happen.

Switching to EVs can help the country cut carbon emissions by 15% which can help make Pakistan’s skies blue once again! source: @IPRI_Pak

The transportation sector in Pakistan is a major contributor to smog, contributing 200 million metric tons of carbon emissions. This accounts for 43% of airborne emissions in Punjab alone!

However, EVs may just be the answer to our air pollution problem

In 2024, Pakistan had the third worst air quality in the world! In winters, a heavy smog descends throughout the country leading to people breathing in hazardous air that is slowly killing us Source: @IQAir

Can #electricvehicles (EVs) save our cities?