Power Resources of Pakistan
Electricity is one of major source of power in Pakistan due to improper use of coal and oil resources.
HYDRO ELECTRICITY
Nature has provided suitable environment in Pakistan. To produce hydroelectricity environment is better for it. The northern and north western area of Pakistan is suitable for building of dams. We can produce hydroelectricity to create steep slopes in rivers and canals. Its best example is the Ghazi Barotha project in river Indus. Both public and private sectors have planned to increase the production of hydroelectricity in Pakistan. Pakistan’s total hydroelectricity production is 4963 Megawatt. Pakistan has the capacity of production of 30000 MW from its river Indus, Jhelum and Chenab.
Important Hydroelectricity Stations:
There are three hydroelectricity stations working in Pakistan: