Federal Minister for Energy Awais Khan Laghari has addressed a virtual workshop on the power sector at LUMS.
The minister said, "Indigenisation in the power sector is a need of the hour, and the government is in contact with experts in the industry.
Pakistan's first power equipment manufacturing dashboard was launched during the workshop by LUMS.
Leghari said, “A locally developed data dashboard is currently important for reforms and policy making in the power sector."
He said the dashboard portal is an important initiative that will benefit all of us and through this framework, the decision becomes easier and more accurate.
He said, “The launch of Pakistan’s first power equipment will lead to progress in the local production process.” This equipment also will be a signed of national development.
Pakistan want to develop the energy sector it faces challenges due to a lack of technologies
“The Energy Infrastructure Development and Management Company will function soon in Pakistan”, he added.
He urged WAPDA, DISCOS, K-Electric and other stakeholders to join hands with the government per the National Electricity Plan 2023-27.