Analyzing Challenges of Power and Electricity Crisis in Pakistan through SLR-PRISMA Approach: Solution and Policy Recommendations

Abstract

Pakistan has been grappling with a severe electricity crisis for decades, characterized by frequent power outages, load shedding, and an ever-growing demand-supply gap. This review article aims to explore the root causes of the electricity crisis, evaluate existing policies, and propose sustainable solutions to address the issue. By analyzing renewable energy potential, improving energy efficiency, and reforming governance, Pakistan can overcome its energy challenges and ensure a reliable power supply for its growing population. This study has followed critical review analysis of the previous studies applying SLR approach through a PRISMA model (Preferred Reporting Items of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) for secondary data collection procedure. Critical content analysis was done through review of the existing studies. The study is qualitative, yet future researchers are required to go one step ahead by using primary data with advanced quantitative analysis or using a mixed method approach with a sample drawn from different provinces and regions of the country. This study is a significant step, and based on the data analysis, the study offers few ways forward to addressing the power scarcity crisis in the country along with some policy recommendations for the government functionaries.