On other hand, higher investment under the CPEC increased the burden of higher electricity bills. [1] So a majority Pakistani now cannot pay inflated bills due to expensive energy which has resulted into non-payments, outages, power disconnections and protests. CPEC projects were launched in 2014, in which energy projects were given priority. “Many of the CPEC energy projects were designed to address chronic energy shortages. Political leaders have extended their support to these protests, which have led people to block roads, burn power bills, attack electricity distribution companies.

Source: The Express Tribune November 05, 2024 14:02 UTC