News Desk:Â Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved key electricity projects for Gwadar and Gilgit-Baltistan, directing authorities to fast-track measures to ensure stable, affordable, and uninterrupted power supply in both regions.
The decision came during a review meeting chaired by the Prime Minister on ongoing reforms in the power sector. The meeting approved immediate implementation of a comprehensive plan to resolve power supply issues in Gwadar Port City.
Officials briefed the Prime Minister that, due to recent initiatives by the Ministry of Energy, power disruptions in Gwadar have already been reduced by 42%. A detailed six-month plan has also been finalised to further stabilise the power supply system. Authorities assured that effective steps are being taken to ensure reliable electricity for domestic and commercial consumers in Gwadar.
According to the briefing, short-term projects include installing 7–9 megawatts of solar capacity in major government institutions within the next 8 to 12 months. Under long-term initiatives, a 40-megawatt power project will be established to guarantee stable electricity supply for Gwadar. In Gilgit-Baltistan, rooftop and utility-scale solar projects are set for completion by 2027, which are expected to save the government Rs 1 billion annually through joint ventures between the GB government and the Ministry of Energy.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif instructed all relevant institutions to work in full coordination to ensure uninterrupted, cost-effective, and dependable electricity for Gwadar Port City. He also directed the immediate commencement of the 100-megawatt solar project in Gilgit-Baltistan, highlighting that clean and sustainable energy is essential for the region’s future.
He said the welfare, economic uplift, and development of the people of Gilgit-Baltistan remain top federal priorities. The government is taking every possible step to enhance industrial activity, attract investment, and boost economic growth in the region.
The Prime Minister added that uninterrupted electricity and improved facilities in Gwadar will transform the port into one of the world’s most efficient harbours and a future hub of regional economic activity.
