Pakistan is facing an energy crisis due to a growing gap between energy supply and demand. The demand for electricity is increasing at 9% annually while supply is only increasing at 7%, leading to regular load shedding. Half of Pakistan's population still lacks access to electricity. The crisis is exacerbated by underutilization of domestic coal reserves, aging infrastructure, high oil import costs, and mismanagement. Solutions proposed include increasing investment in renewable resources like solar and wind, developing domestic coal power, and improving energy efficiency.