Smart Take: Pakistan Struggles with Nationwide Power Outage

Posted date/time:January 23, 2023

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Asia Program Deputy Director Michael Kugelman looks at problems in Pakistan’s energy sector and what led to the current blackout.

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Michael Kugelman

Director, South Asia Institute

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