As the incumbent government making efforts to tackle multi-prong challenges in the power sector, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed the authorities concerned to reduce power tariffs further and expedite the implementation process of the action plan for future power generation projects.
The premier issued the directives while chairing a meeting to evaluate and discuss the country’s future electricity and power plans. The meeting was attended by federal ministers Ahad Khan Cheema, Awais Leghari, Dr Musadik Malik, Minister of State Ali Pervaiz Malik and other officials.
During the meeting, he was informed about the progress of the ongoing hydropower projects across the country.
Stressing the need to prioritise low-cost power projects based on local resources, PM Shehbaz said such projects produce environment-friendly and affordable electricity.
He further directed that the current electricity generation capacity should also be shifted to solar energy.
Globally, electricity is being produced from environmentally friendly, low-cost solar energy, he noted, adding that Pakistan was fortunate in this regard as the country had vast potential for solar energy.
The premier was also briefed on the progress of phasing out inefficient power plants that consume more fuel but produce less electricity.
He ordered the immediate closure of such outdated power plants adding that closing these plants would not only save valuable foreign exchange, but also reduce electricity costs for consumers.
