NEW POLICY: A new solar net-metering policy has been announced, reducing the buyback rate for surplus solar electricity from Rs27 per unit to Rs10. I believe this is not a prudent decision by the government, as it could potentially discourage the adoption of solar energy in Pakistan. Many analysts have criticised the policy and urged the government to formulate one that better serves the interests of the people and the country.

Nabeel Badr
Islamabad

TRANSCRIPTS AWAITED: The result of MPhil. Urdu was announced last year by the Government College University, Lahore, and a notification was issued on Feb 22, 2024, but until now the transcripts have not been issued. I have filed comp-laints with all the relevant offices through emails, but no action has been taken yet. The fee has been paid and other forma- lities have already been fulfilled, but the transcripts have been delayed. The prec-ious time of scholars is being wasted by the university administration.

Tanweer Haider
Lahore

BOOK SELLER: A bookseller had been selling different kinds of books inside the University of Peshawar for the last two years. This was his only source of income. The seller has been expelled from the university without any reason. Now he has no place to sell books. He has submitted an application to the administration, but has not received any response. His request needs to be considered seriously.

Saad Ul Haq
Mardan

DISCONNECTED PROVINCE: Due to protests and blockades on highways, Balochistan often remains cut off from the rest of the country. In fact, cities within the province have remained cut off from each other with irritating frequency since January 2025 due to protests, strikes and demonstrations. The government and local administrations have failed to restore the traffic. People are struggling to travel even in emergencies. The prov-incial government must resolve this issue.

Khuda Dad Nizar
Quetta

Published in Dawn, March 27th, 2025