Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday announced a package to provide additional electricity to the industry and agriculture sectors at a subsidized rate of Rs 22.98 per unit for the next three years.
The prime minister announced the Roshan Economy Electricity Package during a meeting with a delegation of experts from the industry and agriculture sectors, as well as representatives of the business community.
To be implemented from November 2025 to October 2028, the package will significantly reduce the current per-unit electricity price of Rs 34 for the industrial sector and Rs 38 for the agricultural sector to Rs 22.98 per unit for both.
The prime minister told the delegation members that the financial impact of the package would not be borne by domestic consumers or any other sector.
Appreciating the efforts of Power Minister Sardar Awais Leghari and his team in preparing the package, he said that the uplift of the industry and agriculture sectors was crucial for economic development as well as the creation of employment opportunities.
The prime minister said that the government was taking all possible measures to enhance the competitiveness of the industry and the agriculture sectors in the region and to facilitate business.
Referring to last year’s winter package, he said the industrial and agricultural sectors had utilized 410 gigawatts of additional electricity, which boosted industrial operations and exports, besides creating employment opportunities.
“The journey from economic crisis to stability was undoubtedly challenging, but it was made possible through the hard work of the economic team and your cooperation. The development of the industrial and agricultural sectors will rid the country of loans,” he remarked.
Highlighting the improved economic indicators owing to prudent policies, the prime minister called for more relentless efforts and cooperation to achieve the goal of an economically prosperous Pakistan.
Separately, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday invited Polish companies to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan, particularly in the energy, mining, and information technology sectors, during a call on paid by the Deputy Prime and Foreign Minister of Poland.
Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister (DPM/FM) of Poland, Radoslaw Sikorski paid a courtesy call on the prime minister here at the Prime Minister’s House. Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Foreign Secretary, Amna Baloch and Pakistan’s Ambassador to Poland Sami Malik also attended the meeting, a Prime Minister’s Office news release said.
PM Shehbaz expressed Pakistan’s desire to further expand bilateral cooperation in trade, energy, defence, education, labour and other areas of mutual interest. The prime minister highlighted that Pakistan and Poland enjoyed cordial and friendly ties spanning over decades. He lauded Poland’s high-level of industrialization and progress that had been a feature of the country since the 1970s.
During the meeting, regional and international developments, including peace efforts in the Middle East and Ukraine were also discussed. The prime minister emphasized the importance of peaceful resolution of disputes through dialogue and diplomacy, and underscored Pakistan’s consistent position of upholding international law, humanitarian principles, and the UN Charter.
PM Shehbaz conveyed his warm regards to Prime Minister Donald Tusk of Poland and extended an invitation to him to undertake an official visit to Pakistan, at his earliest convenience.