PM Shehbaz orders expediting 100MW GB solarization project

Published: 12:35 PM, 16 Jun, 2026
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PM Shehbaz orders expediting 100MW GB solarization project
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The solarization of government buildings in Gilgit-Baltistan under the federal government’s 100-megawatt solar energy initiative will be completed by December 2026, while the Baltistan Division component is scheduled for completion by October 2026, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was informed during a review meeting in Islamabad on Tuesday.

Chairing the meeting to review progress on the solar energy project in Gilgit-Baltistan, PM Shehbaz Sharif directed the authorities concerned to expedite work and ensure the project’s completion at the earliest.

During the meeting, he said the federal government would fully finance the 100MW solar power project aimed at providing affordable and sustainable energy to the people of Gilgit-Baltistan.

According to the briefing, an 18MW solarization project for government buildings was being implemented across the region.

The projects covering government buildings in Gilgit and Diamer divisions are expected to be completed by December 2026, while solarization work in the Baltistan Division will conclude by October 2026.

Officials further informed the meeting that work was also underway on an 82MW solar energy project for households in Gilgit, Skardu, Chilas and Khaplu.

Shehbaz Sharif emphasized transparency in the execution of the project and directed the authorities to ensure independent third-party validation at all stages.

The meeting was attended by Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal, Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema, Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Engineer Amir Muqam, and senior government officials.

Reporter Awais Kiyani

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