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Pakistan energy sector reforms and investment

Overview

Pakistan is pursuing large-scale reforms and investment strategies across its energy infrastructure. In the electricity sector, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has conditionally approved an Integrated System Plan for 2025-35, proposing $58 billion in investments to add over 26,000MW of capacity. This plan faces scrutiny from Nepra members regarding the necessity of additional capacity given existing unused generation and high capacity payments. Simultaneously, the country has seen a rapid rise in decentralized solar energy, which grew to provide approximately a quarter of the nation’s power during peak summer months in 2025.

In the gas sector, the government is reviewing a roadmap for restructuring and deregulation. Led by Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, these reforms aim to foster a competitive market by increasing private-sector participation. The initiative seeks to address systemic issues such as circular debt, supply-demand imbalances, and unaccounted-for-gas losses to enhance energy security and stabilize pricing.

Entities

Pakistan · Independent System and Market Operator · Muhammad Aurangzeb · National Electric Power Regulatory Authority · Ministry of Finance

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Pakistan reviews roadmap for gas sector restructuring and deregulation

    Pakistan’s Finance Minister is reviewing a roadmap to restructure and deregulate the gas sector to improve financial sustainability, reduce circular debt, and encourage private investment.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Pakistan power sector faces $58 billion investment plan and solar surge

    Pakistan faces a $58 billion power sector roadmap amid concerns over unused capacity, while solar energy has rapidly grown to provide a quarter of the country's peak electricity.

Sources

arynews.tv · customstoday.com.pk · europesays.com · no2nuclearpower.org.uk · pakbanker.com · paktribune.com · tennews.in