Category Archives: Politics

The Cost of Misgovernance in Power Sector

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Social and Development log of Pakistan (SDLP)

Each month around Rs30.5 billion is added to circular debt on account of Mismanagement and poor governance in power sector. A shortage of electricity means children cannot study at night, people cannot run businesses during the day, and clinics and … Continue reading →

Posted in Energy / Power Issues, Governance, Governance Issue, Politics, Poverty, Sustainable Development | Tagged circular debt, Energy Crisis in Pakistan, Load Shedding, Misgovernance in Power Sector | Leave a comment

Challenges for new government

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Social and Development log of Pakistan (SDLP)

The new government would not be able to do any overnight miracles. However, one sector where it can provide immediate relief is energy and power sector By Dr Abid Qaiyum Suleri One prediction can be made with quite accuracy, i.e., … Continue reading →

Posted in Democracy, democratic culture of Pakistan, Economy, Education, Energy / Power Issues, Governance, Governance Issue, Health, Politics, Social Development | Tagged Challenges for Pakistan after 2013 Elections, Economic Challenges for news government, Elections 2013 | Leave a comment

Updated Election Analysis

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Social and Development log of Pakistan (SDLP)

By: Dr. Abid Qaiyum Suleri, Executive Director, SDPI suleri@sdpi.org During first week of May 2013, SDPI conducted a survey in 55 districts of Pakistan to gauge the popularity of different political parties in the context of forthcoming elections. 5700 respondents, … Continue reading →

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Useful Information on General Elections 2013 (Pakistan)

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Social and Development log of Pakistan (SDLP)

The 2013 elections are around the corner, and this is the time when all the political parties start their struggles to gain popular support. It is the first time that a civilian government has completed a full term and handed … Continue reading →