Pakistan is facing a serious electricity crisis as demand for electricity is growing at 9% annually while supply is only increasing at 7%. This is causing regular load shedding. The key causes of the crisis are theft and mismanagement of funds, aging equipment, failure to utilize domestic coal resources, wastage of energy, and high fuel costs. The effects include increased unemployment, impacts on education, and negative effects on industries. Proposed remedies include enforcing laws against theft and corruption, developing renewable energy sources, and promoting more efficient devices to reduce energy consumption.