Federal Minister for Energy (Power Division) Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari announced on Thursday that Pakistan has reached a 52 percent share of clean energy in its overall energy mix. Leghari stated that the government has set an ambitious target to increase that figure to nearly 90 percent by 2036.
The announcement came during a meeting at the Power Division with Minister of State for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr. Shezra Mansab Ali Khan Kharal. The two officials held comprehensive discussions regarding mutual strategies to advance the green energy transition, promote clean energy, and address the country's climate change challenges.
Leghari described the shift as a revolutionary reform in the energy sector, noting that public-level solarization has become a people-led revolution. He observed that domestic, agricultural, and commercial consumers are rapidly adopting solar energy, which he characterized as a major milestone for self-reliance in the power system.
To further reduce costs and the burden of imports, Leghari informed Dr. Shezra Mansab that the government is expediting a plan to convert power plants that currently use imported coal to use local coal. He noted this strategic initiative is intended to save significant foreign exchange.
Dr. Shezra Mansab commended the Power Division's green policies and the public surge toward solar adoption. She stated that because Pakistan stands on the front lines of climate vulnerability, it is a national priority to mainstream renewable energy and phase out reliance on imported fossil fuels. She affirmed that the Ministry of Climate Change will coordinate closely with the Power Division to achieve climate resilience goals and reduce carbon emissions.
The two ministers concluded the meeting by agreeing to strengthen inter-ministerial coordination to put the country on a rapid trajectory toward sustainable, affordable, and clean energy.
