Green alternatives to oil dependence

Pakistan’s trade deficit surged to $39.47 billion in FY26, the highest in four years, highlighting the country’s deep structural dependence on imported energy. The petroleum group import bill alone reached $16.86bn, up from $15.94bn a year earlier, while crude oil imports jumped 32.1 per cent to $7.17bn. These figures underscore the urgent need to shift from imported fossil fuels to affordable green energy. Middle East conflicts and flawed energy policy have repeatedly forced Pakistan into la...

By none@none.com (Shamsul Islam Khan)