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Pakistan – Quarterly Infrastructure Finance

Pakistan’s infrastructural situation is relatively poor by international standards and this has a significant impact on the lives of every Pakistani in the country. Acute shortage of electricity has turned this necessity into a luxury. Large portion of population do not have access to proper drinking water and sanitation facilities. The Government of Pakistan and its people face an uphill battle against poor infrastructure and it seems like the latter is winning as the country is going through the worst power crisis in its history, with electricity shortage of around 4000 MW. With an estimated 5% annual growth in demand, the country would need additional capacity of approximately 10,000 MW by 2016. The improvement and expansion of infrastructure is a prerequisite for sustaining and accelerating economic growth and social development in a country. Improving quality and service coverage in crucial sectors like power, water supply and sewerage treatment, transport and logistics is critical for Pakistan’s economy and to improve the quality of life of its citizens.

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