Pakistan Cuts Fossil Fuels Adds Solar Power

Pakistan has imported over 50 gigawatts of solar capacity since 2017 as fossil fuel use declines, according to Renewables First’s Pakistan Energy Market Review 2025. Gas sector circular debt hit Rs 3.2 trillion by March 2025.

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Pakistan’s energy landscape is experiencing a dramatic transformation as fossil fuel consumption declines and renewable sources surge, according to the Pakistan Energy Market Review 2025 by Renewables First. The report reveals that in fiscal year 2024, primary energy supplies dropped for the second consecutive year, marking a structural shift driven by affordability pressures.

Crude oil production has plummeted 25 percent over the past decade, while domestic gas output continues falling. Coal use is declining as local sources replace imports. The country has imported over 50 gigawatts of solar photovoltaic capacity since 2017, enabling households, industries, and farms to reduce costs.

Huma Naveed, data analyst at Renewables First, noted that LNG served as a temporary bridge fuel but the mismatch between supply and demand requires integrating renewable energy into future strategies. Gas sector circular debt reached Rs 3.2 trillion by March 2025. Rabia Babar, data manager for energy and climate at Renewables First, emphasized that power, agriculture, transport, and industry sectors are rapidly adopting solar solutions, replacing costlier fossil fuels.