Karachi: Sindh Energy Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has announced a significant allocation of Rs. 25 billion in the provincial budget dedicated to solar energy projects. This initiative aims to leverage Sindh's vast clean energy resources to provide affordable electricity to underserved communities. According to Directorate General Information and PRs - Sindh, the minister spoke at the Sindh Energy Diversity Conference, organized by the Sindh Energy Department and Energy Update. He highlighted the ongoing development of solar parks in Karachi and Manjhand, District Jamshoro, with future plans for similar projects in Sukkur and Larkana. These projects are designed to deliver low-cost and reliable electricity to both households and industries. The minister emphasized the role of key provincial entities, such as the Sindh Transmission and Dispatch Company (STDC) and Sindh Electric Power Regulatory Authority (SEPRA), in ensuring efficient and economical delivery of clean power. He reiterated the provincial g overnment's commitment to exploiting Sindh's conventional and renewable energy resources, including Thar coal, solar, and wind, to transform the energy landscape for industries and off-grid communities in Pakistan. A notable outcome of the conference was the call for federal support to integrate Sindh's renewable energy efforts into the national power mix. The conference urged federal authorities to facilitate policy alignment, remove transmission obstacles, and support provincial endeavors to provide continuous and affordable electricity to various sectors. The event also endorsed Sindh's efforts to establish a decentralized energy framework encouraging direct business-to-business (B2B) clean electricity supply. This model is seen as a solution for industries facing high energy costs and load-shedding. Experts at the conference encouraged other provinces to follow Sindh's lead in maximizing their energy resources to achieve national energy independence. Participants recommended that surplus wind energy ca pacity should be allocated to industries at subsidized rates to boost industrial growth and employment. Additionally, policy measures were suggested to create a secure environment for foreign investors in the energy sector, particularly from China. Favorable tax policies and incentives for local manufacturing of renewable energy equipment were also proposed to reduce import reliance and generate skilled jobs. The conference highlighted the success of Thar coal as a public-private partnership and its socio-economic benefits for Tharparkar communities. The Thar Foundation's work was commended as a corporate social responsibility model for other energy projects, ensuring community development alongside energy production. Muhammad Zakir Ali, CEO of Inverex Solar Energy, stressed the importance of maintaining confidence among Chinese investors as partners in expanding solar energy in Sindh. The government was urged to prioritize investor facilitation in the clean energy sector. Other notable speakers included E ngr. Irfan Ahmed, Khalique Jaffrani, Ayesha Ahmed, Tariq Ali Shah, Khawaja Nizam Ud Din Mir, Saleem Ahmed Sheikh, Tufail Khoso, Dr. Nazir Abbas Zaidi, Muhammad Imtiaz, Yasir Hussain, Abdur Rehman, Rizwan Jafrani, Yasir Bhambhani, Noman Alvi, and Osama Shaikh. The conference concluded with a unified call for stronger intergovernmental coordination, robust public-private partnerships, and decisive energy reforms to position clean power as a catalyst for Pakistan's industrial resurgence and equitable economic growth.