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…
Prime Minister Shehbaz approved amendments to Pakistan's National Electricity Plan 2023-27 and the Integrated Energy Plan 2027-60 during a Cabinet Committee on Energy meeting. He directed consultations with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Nepra before implementing these changes. The amendments encompass energy planning, power generation enhancement, renewable energy distribution, cross-border electricity trade, transmission network expansion, tariff design, electricity conservation, system and market operations, risk identification, and administrative matters.
The plan aims to improve domestic fuel and technology capacity, research, development, and digitisation in the power sector. The committee also endorsed the High-Level Design Report for the Integrated Energy Plan 2027-60, aimed at energy security and economic competitiveness. Additionally, a review of the circular debt position in the power and gas sectors for fiscal year 2025-26 was discussed.
Prime Minister Shehbaz emphasized the importance of equipping young people, especially women, with skills for employment opportunities, calling for monthly reviews of the National Youth Employment Policy. He directed the Ministry of Religious Affairs to arrange comprehensive facilities for Pakistani pilgrims during Haj 2027.
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