Pakistan’s growing reliance on domestic power, including solar and wind energy, nuclear reactors, coal and hydropower, has reduced its vulnerability to global LNG supply disruptions, Power Minister Awais Leghari told Reuters. The war in the Middle East threatens shipments from Qatar, the world’s No. 2 producer after the US, which supplies most of Pakistan’s imported […]
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Leghari orders action against DISCOs delaying consumer relief
Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari on Thursday directed all power distribution companies (DISCOs) to make the redressal of electricity consumers’ complaints more effective and transparent and ordered strict action against officers showing negligence in service delivery. The minister issued directives aimed at making complaint resolution more effective, transparent and consumer-friendly, said […]
Leghari orders uninterrupted power supply during Ramazan
Federal Minister for Power Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari on Tuesday directed all power distribution companies (DISCOs), including K-Electric, to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply during Sehri and Iftar in the holy month of Ramazan. According to the Power Division, comprehensive standard operating procedures (SOPs) have been issued to all electricity distribution companies to facilitate consumers during […]
Leghari rejects NEPRA report, insists reforms cut circular debt
Federal Minister for Energy Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari on Sunday strongly rebutted observations of the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority’s (NEPRA) State of Industry Report 2025, terming several conclusions “factually incorrect” and asserting that deep-rooted power sector reforms have already delivered tangible relief to consumers while putting the sector on a sustainable path. Addressing […]
Minister stresses need for WB cooperation in developing battery storage systems
Federal Minister for Energy Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari held a meeting with the World Bank’s Country Director, Bolormaa Amgaabazar, on Thursday, during which detailed discussions were held on ongoing World Bank-supported projects in Pakistan’s power sector. During the meeting, the Federal Minister emphasized the need for World Bank cooperation in developing battery storage systems […]