Premier okays changes to National Electricity Plan
• Orders monthly reviews to monitor implementation of National Youth Employment Policy • Directs Ministry of Religious Affairs to make comprehensive arrangements for pilgrims for Haj 2027 ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz on Tuesday approved a series of amendments to the National Electricity Plan 2023-27 and a high-level design report for the Integrated Energy Plan 2027-60. The prime minister…
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz approved amendments to the National Electricity Plan 2023-27 and the High-Level Design Report for the Integrated Energy Plan 2027-60 during a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Energy. The amendments cover various aspects of integrated energy planning, power generation, renewable energy, cross-border trade, transmission network expansion, tariff design, electricity conservation, system and market operations, risk identification, and administrative matters.
The committee also approved the high-level design report for the integrated energy plan, aiming to ensure energy security and economic competitiveness in Pakistan's power and energy sector. The plan seeks to supply electricity at reasonable rates while promoting low-carbon energy sources. The Power Division briefed the committee on the circular debt position in the power sector for the fiscal year 2025-26, alongside the Petroleum Division's report on circular debt in the gas sector.
Prime Minister Shehbaz emphasized the importance of equipping young people, especially women, with skills for participation in new employment opportunities and directed monthly reviews of the National Youth Employment Policy. The Ministry of Religious Affairs was instructed to provide comprehensive arrangements for Pakistani pilgrims during Haj 2027.
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