Pakistan, Feb. 21 -- Power generation in Pakistan clocked in at 8,152 GWh (10,957 MW) in January 2025, a decrease of 2% YoY compared to the same period of the previous year, amid a decline in the overall demand.

Back in January 2024, power generation stood at 8,314 GWh (11,175 MW).

On a monthly basis, power generation improved by 4.5% as compared to 7,801 GWh in December.

In the first seven months of FY25 (July-January), power generation fell by 3.2% YoY to 74,794 GWh compared to 77,296 GWh in the SPLY.

Analysts have voiced concerns over Pakistan's decline in electricity consumption, which is accompanied by sluggish economic activity and high energy costs.

"The reduction in generation is due to decreased overall demand amid drop in t...