Across Pakistan, a silent shift is taking place. Households and businesses are disconnecting emotionally\u2014and sometimes physically\u2014from the national electricity grid. Rising tariffs, unreliable supply, and poor service have pushed people to seek alternatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Electricity bills continue to rise even when supply remains unreliable. Consumers often receive shockingly high bills during months with frequent load-shedding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This creates resentment and confusion, especially when there is no clear explanation from authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For many citizens, solar energy is not an environmental decision\u2014it is an escape from uncertainty. Those who can afford it invest in rooftop solar to regain control over their power supply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, this solution is not accessible to everyone, widening inequality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Frequent meter issues, billing errors, and poor customer service have damaged trust. Consumers feel powerless against distribution companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Without trust, cooperation between citizens and the power sector becomes impossible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The move away from the grid should be seen as a warning. If the system continues to lose users, it will become financially unsustainable.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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