POWER RESOURCES It is universally recognized that energy is one of the most important inputs of economic growth and development

of an economy. The consumption of energy is one of the critical indicators of the level of development of any country. Developed countries use more energy per unit of economic output and far more energy per capita than developing countries. For economic growth Pakistan need energy. The per capita energy consumption in Pakistan is currently low as compared to Malaysia and China. Govt. is making concerted efforts to ensure that progress of energy resources continues to contribute to the nations development. IMPORTANCE OF POWER/ENERGY 1. No industry can run without power or energy. All machines require energy to operate. 2. No agricultural machine can function without it. Tube wells, tractors, trolleys, threshers all require energy i.e. electricity, diesel or petrol etc. 3. No transport and communication service such as trucks, cars, railways or aero plane can operate without energy/petrol/diesel etc. 4. No domestic appliances such as electric bulbs, television, fridge, juicer and blenders can function without the use of energy/electricity