Which CPEC-related power project type has been most controversial due to concerns about costly electricity contracts burdening Pakistani consumers?
Q1. Which CPEC-related power project type has been most controversial due to concerns about costly electricity contracts burdening Pakistani consumers?
Answer: Coal-fired and liquefied natural gas power plants under capacity payments
Explanation: Coal-fired and LNG power plants built under CPEC's energy cluster have attracted criticism because their capacity payment contracts — where Pakistan pays regardless of electricity used — have contributed significantly to circular debt and high tariffs for consumers.