Renewable Energy Focus & Disaster Relief Urged Shehbaz Sharif Leads Power Sector Review
He was presiding over a high-level meeting to review progress in power sector projects.
He directed to utilization of all available resources for power generation through alternative and renewable energy sources to minimize oil imports.
He said the country has vast potential of generating electricity through hydel resources and we have to shift our entire focus towards it instead of being dependent on imported expensive oil.
Shehbaz Sharif said the power distribution system and transmission lines are in pathetic condition and there is a dire need to reform the entire electricity system with huge investment in this sector.
He said the focus on wind power, solar energy, and hydel power would have positive results. He said the government has determined to prevent power theft.
The Prime Minister expressed deep grief over the loss of precious lives caused by the current torrential rains in the country.
He directed the National Disaster Management Authority to speed up rescue and relief operations in the rain-hit areas and ensure the provision of all necessary relief goods to the affected persons in collaboration with the provinces.
