{"id":104148,"date":"2025-12-08T17:37:10","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T12:37:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/?p=104148"},"modified":"2025-12-08T17:37:15","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T12:37:15","slug":"new-power-supply-projects-for-gb-gwadar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/new-power-supply-projects-for-gb-gwadar.html","title":{"rendered":"PM approves new power supply projects for GB, Gwadar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday approved the immediate rollout of new sustainable power supply projects, including a 100MW solar initiative for Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and multiple short- and long-term measures to improve electricity availability in Gwadar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the Prime Minister\u2019s Office, the decision was taken during a meeting held to review ongoing reforms in the power sector. The premier directed all relevant ministries and institutions to work in close coordination to ensure reliable, affordable, and uninterrupted electricity, particularly for Gwadar Port City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The prime minister issued special instructions to initiate the 100MW solar project in GB, calling it essential for the region\u2019s welfare and long-term economic development. He emphasised that the project must deliver continuous and environmentally friendly power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/gwadar-port-to-get-solar-based-solutions.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gwadar Port to get solar-based solutions for power, water supply<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Briefing the meeting, Minister for Energy Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari said the ministry\u2019s recent actions had reduced power disruptions in Gwadar by 42%. He added that a plan had been finalised to stabilise voltage levels in the city within the next six months, along with steps to improve supply for both domestic and commercial consumers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of short-term measures, 9.7MW of solar capacity will be installed in major government institutions over the next 8 to 12 months. For long-term sustainability, a 40MW project is also planned to support Gwadar\u2019s growing demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Officials informed the meeting that electricity needs in Gwadar are expected to rise by 30% in the coming years due to industrial activity, port expansion, and urban growth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday approved the immediate rollout of new sustainable power supply projects, including a 100MW solar initiative for Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and multiple short- and long-term measures to improve electricity availability in Gwadar. According to the Prime Minister\u2019s Office, the decision was taken during a meeting held to review ongoing reforms in the power sector. The premier directed all relevant ministries and institutions to work in close coordination to ensure reliable, affordable, and uninterrupted electricity, particularly for Gwadar Port City. The prime minister issued special instructions to initiate the 100MW solar project in GB, calling it essential for the region\u2019s welfare and long-term economic development. He emphasised that the project must deliver continuous and environmentally friendly power. Read: Gwadar Port to get solar-based solutions for power, water supply Briefing the meeting, Minister for Energy Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari said the ministry\u2019s recent actions had reduced power disruptions in Gwadar by 42%. He added that a plan had been finalised to stabilise voltage levels in the city within the next six months, along with steps to improve supply for both domestic and commercial consumers. 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