Pakistan is facing an energy crisis for almost half a decade due to a bottleneck in energy supply to meet increasing demand from rapid urbanization. Despite having large domestic coal and renewable resources, Pakistan imports significant amounts of hydrocarbons. The Thar coal reserves alone could meet Pakistan's energy needs. Key factors contributing to the crisis include poor management, lack of accountability, and an inefficient distribution system. Solutions proposed include utilizing Thar coal reserves and increasing generation from renewable sources like biomass, wind, and solar that Pakistan has ample domestic potential for.