Why Pakistan Buys Solar but Doesn’t Make It

Why Pakistan Buys Solar but Doesn’t Make It As Pakistan debates the transition from net metering to net billing, the discussion is moving beyond consumer tariffs toward a bigger question: why the country remains a buyer of solar technology rather than a producer. Engr. Laiba Sheraz, CEO of Zarram Energy, explains that while the policy shift itself can be positive, Pakistan is largely positioned as a consumer of solar solutions, despite having access to nearly 75 percent of the required raw materials. She points out that Asia is one of the largest solar markets, yet Pakistan has not tapped into manufacturing potential. Strict policies, high taxes, and an unfriendly business environment discourage local initiatives, with many ventures stalled before they can take off. Easing regulations and creating investor-friendly policies, she argues, could help Pakistan move from importing solar technology to building its own renewable energy industry. #PakistanSolar #RenewableEnergy #NetMetering #NetBilling #SolarEnergyPakistan #GreenEnergy #EnergyPolicy #SolarManufacturing #MadeInPakistan #CleanEnergy #SustainableFuture #ZarramEnergy #EngrLaibaSheraz