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Pakistans LNG dilemma deepens as Middle East energy crisis hits power supply

Pakistan rejected an expensive LNG cargo, risking more power cuts amid disrupted Qatari supplies. The country faces a difficult choice between high fuel costs and electricity shortages. Rapid solar expansion offers some relief but evening demand remains a challenge. Power outages are already affecting households and businesses across cities. Battery storage and grid modernization are seen as long-term solutions for energy security.

2 Sep 2026 3:59 pm