THE ROLE OF ENERGY SECTOR IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF PAKISTAN IN THE CONTEXT OF SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE: A REALITY CHECK

Abstract

The main objective of this paper is to understand and analyse the significance of
sustainability and resilience in the recent development of Pakistan’s Energy Sector. In
addition to this, the paper aims to analyze what role the energy sector is playing in the
economic development of the country. In contrast to quantitative research approach which
mainly focuses on numbers and facts, this paper applies a qualitative research design on the
said matter. Based on a proposed conceptual thematic framework, underlying the concept of
climate change and adaptability (resilience), the contributions of the energy sector is
explored. This included understanding the perception of some key stakeholders and how they
expect global and national developments to the sector. More than fifteen stakeholders
belonging to private investors, Government and Public were interviewed in the context of this
study. Each of them represented senior management opinion and perspective on the issues
faced by the sector and the future plans for them.