5 Countries with Most Blackouts in the World

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1. Pakistan  

# of Monthly Blackouts in 2013: 75.20 

Pakistan stands first among the countries with most blackouts in the world, notably impacting its textile industry, with a January blackout causing a $70 million loss. Economic distress is worsened by high debt, natural disasters, and inflation, with national debt exceeding $200 billion by late 2022. The aging electricity grid suffers from neglect and relies heavily on expensive imported fuels, further straining finances. Negotiations with the IMF for a bailout aim to stabilize the economy, but implementing unpopular conditions poses challenges. 

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