Power Ministry Clears the Air on New IPP Agreements
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The government has dismissed a media report alleging the signing of new long-term agreements with independent power producers (IPPs). According to a Power Division spokesperson, the claim lacks factual basis. The spokesperson emphasized that the government has discontinued the practice of entering into new IPP agreements or committing to purchase electricity from emerging IPPs under the Integrated Generation Capacity Expansion Plan (IGCEP) 2025-35, and the anticipated transition towards a competitive electricity market.
The spokesperson clarified that the Jamshoro Coal Power Plant is not classified as an IPP. The plant was constructed by the Government of Pakistan with financial support from the Asian Development Bank. Construction commenced in 2018, and the plant began commercial operations in May 2025, the spokesperson stated. The spokesperson contended that referring to the plant's commercial operation as a new IPP agreement was inaccurate and had sparked unwarranted controversy.
Furthermore, the Power Division asserted that the journalist who authored the story did not consult either the Power Division or the representatives of the Jamshoro power plant prior to publishing the report.
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