Providing relief to industries is not merely desirable; it is necessary. Pakistan’s economic recovery hinges on restoring the viability of its manufacturing base, improving productivity, and attracting investment. Disparities in tariff structures risk entrenching a narrative of unequal treatment, undermining public trust in economic reforms that are otherwise well-intentioned. The government has, to its credit, initiated several positive measures to rationalise the power sector, enhance transparency, and address structural inefficiencies. A balanced approach, one that cushions households while energising industry, would reinforce the credibility of these initiatives and demonstrate that economic recovery is not being engineered for select constituencies.

Source: The Nation January 31, 2026 05:26 UTC