PM Approves Use of Seized Solar Panels for Gilgit-Baltistan and Gwadar Power Projects

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the utilisation of confiscated solar panels lying at Karachi Port for critical power projects in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and Gwadar, aiming to tackle chronic energy shortages and promote clean energy solutions.

Under the plan, 100 MW of solar capacity will be deployed across remote sites in GB, while the remaining panels will be used to solarise water supply schemes in Gwadar. The National Logistics Cell (NLC) will transport the equipment, while the Power Division, PPIB, PPMC, and GB authorities assess the panels’ technical viability.

A Steering Committee, headed by the Federal Minister for Power, will monitor implementation, ensure cost-effectiveness, and coordinate with federal and regional stakeholders.

The move comes amid growing concerns from Gwadar’s industrial stakeholders over crippling power outages. In response, the government has committed to establishing a dedicated solar power plant for Gwadar Port and Free Zone.

Analysts say the initiative could improve energy equity, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and boost investor confidence in Pakistan’s strategic regions.

Story by Mushtaq Ghumman

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