Minister Leghari Cites IMF Restrictions on Cheap Power
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- Pakistan aims to increase clean energy share to 90% by 2035.
- Clean energy currently constitutes 55% of electricity production.
- Minister Leghari stated the IMF is not allowing cheap electricity at specific times.
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Federal Minister for Energy Awais Leghari announced Pakistan's aim to increase the share of clean energy in its total power generation to 90% by 2035, currently at 55%. He described the situation as a "historic transformation" but noted a "flexibility problem" due to distributed generation, leading to a "duck curve" phenomenon. Leghari highlighted threats to energy security from international factors and stated that the IMF is not allowing Pakistan to provide cheap electricity at specific times. He also reiterated the government's aim to reduce the country's fuel import bill.
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Federal Minister for Energy Awais Leghari stated that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is not allowing Pakistan to provide cheap electricity at specific times, while the country aims to reduce its fuel import bill.
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Federal Minister for Energy Awais Leghari stated that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is not allowing Pakistan to provide cheap electricity at specific times. He also reiterated the government's aim to reduce the country's fuel import bill.
Energy experts have reportedly criticized Federal Minister for Energy Awais Leghari's claims regarding Pakistan's energy sector.
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