The government has approved a Pakistan energy security plan aimed at improving energy security and supporting economic competitiveness. The decision was taken by the Cabinet Committee on Energy chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
The committee approved amendments to the National Electricity Plan 2023-2027. The changes cover electricity tariffs, energy conservation, renewable power, cross-border electricity trade and expansion of the transmission system.
The Power Division presented the amendments at a meeting held at the Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad. The committee also approved measures to supply renewable electricity to remote areas.
Officials were directed to hold further consultations with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government and the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority. The consultations will focus on implementing renewable energy measures in areas requiring improved electricity access.
The committee also approved the high-level design of the Integrated Energy Plan 2027-2060. The long-term plan will involve federal and provincial governments, along with other stakeholders, to strengthen energy security.
Under the Pakistan energy security plan, authorities will develop a strategy to provide electricity to industrial and domestic consumers at affordable rates. The plan will promote low-carbon and environmentally friendly energy sources while considering climate-related challenges.
The amended electricity plan also includes higher generation capacity, fuel and technology development, research and development, market operations, risk management and digitalisation. The committee was also briefed on circular debt in the power and gas sectors for fiscal year 2025-26.
