Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved electricity projects for Gwadar and Gilgit-Baltistan. He was chairing a meeting in Islamabad today regarding ongoing reforms in the Power Sector.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Prime Minister approved the immediate implementation of a comprehensive plan to resolve the issues related to electricity supply in Gwadar Port City. He stated that the uninterrupted supply of electricity in Gwadar will undoubtedly lead to the growth of domestic economic activities and investments. He envisioned that Gwadar’s port will become the world’s best port and a hub for future economic activities with the uninterrupted supply of electricity and other facilities.

The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of a 100 MW solar project in Gilgit-Baltistan, which should ensure an uninterrupted and stable supply of environmentally clean electricity. He instructed that the implementation of the solar project should begin immediately. Stressing on the welfare and economic development of the people of Gilgit-Baltistan, he mentioned that these are among the federal government’s top priorities.

He highlighted the federal government’s commitment to taking all necessary steps to promote industrial activities, investment, and economic development in Gilgit-Baltistan. Shehbaz Sharif commended the recommendations put forward by the committee headed by Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal and the Ministry of Power for resolving electricity issues. He directed the Ministry of Power to ensure effective implementation of the comprehensive strategy, which includes immediate, short-term, and long-term projects.

The meeting was informed that effective measures are being taken to ensure the supply of electricity to both domestic and business consumers in Gwadar. It was also informed that the government will ensure the provision of land, communications, infrastructure, and other necessary facilities for electricity projects in Gilgit-Baltistan within the specified timeframe.