Energy Security for Pakistan: An Analysis

Abstract

Adequate, consistent, reliable and cost effective energy supplies are lifeline of modern economies and military. That is why energy reserves are also termed as strategic reserves. Therefore energy security lies at the center state of international politics. Pakistan as a growing economy, populated and strategically important country cannot ignore the significance of energy availability. Energy security is an important issue of concern for Pakistan to ensure its national defence, economic development and social cohesion. At the same time rational understanding of what energy security means for Pakistan is significant for resolution of the problem. Extensive reliance on imported fossil fuel is counterproductive for sovereignty of any country. Pakistan has been blessed by renewable and indigenous sources of energy and need to utilize them effectively. Energy drives economy and access to cheap energy potentially decides the shift in balance of power. In order to increase interdependencies & maximizing its power, Pakistan is a bridge between energy rich Central Asian States & Iran as well resource hungry China & India.