The government is now preparing plans to cope with inevitable power outages in the coming summer. Reservoirs are at a lower-than-usual point for the time of year and there is little prospect of significant precipitation. There are going to be water shortages and the Indus River System Authority anticipates a 36 per cent shortfall in supply. Small wonder that the solar panel industry is beginning to view its future in a positive light; and middle-class consumers are opting out of a failed system of supply. Like Opinion & Editorial on Facebook, follow @ETOpEd on Twitter to receive all updates on all our daily pieces.

Source: The Express Tribune February 24, 2018 05:15 UTC