Overview
- The prime minister ordered immediate implementation of a comprehensive plan for Gwadar and directed full interagency coordination.
- Short-term works in Gwadar include 9.7 MW of solar for major government facilities within 8–12 months, with a 40 MW project planned for sustained supply.
- The energy minister reported a 42% drop in outages in Gwadar and said voltage stabilization measures will be completed within six months.
- In Gilgit-Baltistan, the 100 MW solar package comprises an 18 MW rooftop program and an 82 MW utility-scale plant with both components targeted for 2027 completion.
- The GB projects will receive government land and infrastructure support and are projected to save about Rs1 billion annually, while Gwadar demand is forecast to grow by 30%.