IEEEP Urges Replacing Bureaucrats with Engineers to Resolve Pakistan’s Energy Crisis.

The Institution of Electrical & Electronics Engineers Pakistan (IEEEP) has issued a strong critique of the nation’s current governance model, specifically targeting the “bureaucratic capture” of technical ministries. During the 40th Multi-topic International Symposium, IEEEP leadership argued that the ongoing energy crisis is a direct result of generalist civil servants overseeing specialized technical domains.

Core Demands for Energy Reform

• Technical Leadership: The IEEEP urges the government to replace generalist bureaucrats with qualified engineers to lead technical departments and fix the energy sector.
• Policy Mismanagement: Leadership asserted that specialized domains require technical expertise that general civil servants lack, leading to systemic failures in power management.
• Immediate Reform: The body is calling for a fundamental shift in how technical ministries are staffed to ensure engineering excellence and operational efficiency.