{
  "id": 19507861,
  "title": "PM Shehbaz highlights Pakistan's solar 'revolution by ordinary citizens' at COP31",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/pm-shehbaz-highlights-pakistans-solar-revolution-by-ordinary-citizens-19507861",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T14:26:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2043746/pm-shehbaz-highlights-pakistans-solar-revolution-by-ordinary-citizens-at-cop31"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized Pakistan's solar power surge during COP31 in Turkey, where global leaders convened to tackle climate change. The summit, which lasts until December 13, centers on transitioning to a low-carbon future. Representatives from almost 200 nations are in Antalya, as emissions remain stagnant and conflicts vie for political focus. In his address, Shehbaz noted Pakistan's rapid solarization, having added 22 gigawatts of rooftop solar capacity in just two years—a grassroots revolution for clean energy. He pledged Pakistan's commitment to the '35-by-35 Global Electrification Pledge,' aiming to increase electricity's share of total energy consumption to 35% by 2035. Additionally, Shehbaz highlighted the inauguration of Chashma-5, a nuclear power plant contributing 1,200 megawatts of clean energy to Pakistan's grid. He thanked Turkey's President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, for hosting COP31. Earlier, Shehbaz met Erdogan and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who then joined the summit for a group photo. During his remarks, Shehbaz will stress Pakistan's climate actions and the critical need for global climate cooperation. His address will also call for financial support for developing nations to enhance resilience and sustainable development. A Pakistan Pavilion at COP31 will host 54 events on topics like solar energy and climate finance. World leaders including Guterres, Erdogan, and Lula da Silva are set to speak. Despite the US skipping the talks, other leaders like Iran's Pezeshkian and Brazil's Lula da Silva will address the gathering. On the sidelines, Shehbaz met Iranian and Palestinian leaders, expressing solidarity with Palestinians.",
  "summary": "Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday highlighted Pakistan’s solar power boom at the COP31 in Turkiye, where world leaders gathered to discuss joint solutions to combat climate change. This year’s summit focuses on transitioning toward a low-carbon future. Delegates from nearly 200 countries are meeting in the Mediterranean resort city of Antalya as global greenhouse gas emissions show…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}