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Smart meters – project needs redesign and cost-effectiveness
Big consumers can be selected for installing these meters which can save money
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Circular debt – solution lies in removing cost-tariff deficit
T&D losses, receivables should be controlled in an organised manner
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Improved CPEC design is in interest of all
China will understand an economically strong partner will be better than the one always in need of help
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T&D losses can be cut to half
Fragmentation of distribution companies, smart meters, less strict regulation can bring down losses
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High gas prices hurt nobody except the very poor
Price revision is unavoidable; both govt and consumers have to make sacrifices
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Alternative gas governance system may be adopted
Reforms could be constrained by provincial issues and 18th Amendment
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Capacity cost of power plants feared to rise further
High capital expenditure and returns largely responsible for increase in capacity charges
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Let’s have Bhasha dam surcharge to fund construction work
It will help collect billions from consumers who may become project shareholders
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As gas resources deplete, Pakistan needs biogas policy to utilise waste
60% of rural energy needs can be met through biogas produced by utilising agricultural waste
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Thar coal may become uncompetitive if high cost trends continue
Internal rate of return on equity should be reduced as risks
go down