Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has sought Chinese continuous cooperation for the early implementation of the Azad Pattan and Kohala hydropower projects.
According to details, Iqbal held a meeting with the Chairman of the Chairman of the National Energy Administration of China on Friday. On this occasion, it was resolved to diversify the energy mix toward clean and renewable energy.
The green corridor is the key pillar of the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) phase II. In CPEC Phase I, the power crisis was managed through the projects.
"The government is looking to go for reforms in the power sector," Iqbal said.
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"It is the topmost priority to ensure the protection of the Chinese citizens, who are working in Pakistan," he added.
– Iqbal briefs Chinese companies about power sector's challenges in Pakistan –
Separately, Iqbal briefed the Chinese companies about the power sector's challenges in Pakistan.
According to details, Iqbal held a meeting with the top officials of three leading Chinese companies skilled in power transmission and distribution during his visit to China.
Iqbal briefed the Chinese companies about the power sector's challenges in Pakistan, particularly regarding transmission losses.
The federal minister urged Chinese companies to assist in taking technical and innovative measures.
The Chinese companies provided a briefing to the Pakistani delegation on their expertise in power transmission.
Chinese experts will meet with Pakistani power sector officials next week during their visit to Beijing.
Meanwhile, the Chinese companies will gather detailed data on Pakistan's power sector.
Chinese experts will also meet with federal ministers for energy and petroleum during their visit to Beijing next week.
Chinese companies will study the ongoing issues in Pakistan's power sector.
They will also visit Pakistan to engage with relevant stakeholders.
