Islamabad, December 8, 2025 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday approved a comprehensive plan to resolve electricity supply issues in Gwadar Port City and green energy projects in Gilgit-Baltistan, aiming to ensure uninterrupted, affordable, and sustainable power.
During a high-level meeting on power sector initiatives, the prime minister directed all relevant institutions to work in full coordination to provide reliable electricity for domestic, commercial, and industrial users in Gwadar. He emphasized that uninterrupted power supply would boost national economic activity, attract investments, and strengthen industrial development in the region.
PM Shehbaz approved a 100-megawatt solar project in Gilgit-Baltistan, which includes an 18-megawatt rooftop solar program and an 82-megawatt utility-scale solar project, expected to be completed by 2027. The projects are designed to provide environmentally friendly, sustainable electricity while saving the government Rs 1 billion annually.
The meeting also discussed short-term measures for Gwadar, including installation of 9.7 megawatts of solar capacity in major government institutions within the next 8–12 months. A 40-megawatt long-term project is planned to meet growing electricity demand, projected to rise by 30% due to urban expansion, port development, and industrial growth.
Minister for Energy Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari briefed that power supply disruptions in Gwadar have already been reduced by 42%. Plans are in place to stabilize voltage levels and ensure continuous supply to domestic and commercial consumers.
The meeting was attended by senior officials including Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar, and other relevant government representatives.
PM Shehbaz Sharif highlighted that improving power infrastructure in Gwadar and Gilgit-Baltistan is key to economic growth, industrial development, and regional prosperity.