Islamabad (Commerce Desk): Federal Minister for Energy Owais Laghari stated that the government is not against solarization, but supports a fair and balanced solar policy. He highlighted that the additional electricity generated from consumers feeding back into the national grid has resulted in savings of over 12 billion PKR.
Speaking to a private TV channel, Owais Laghari noted that unregulated rooftop solar installations can create grid stability issues, and that gas and other stable energy sources are necessary to meet nighttime electricity demand.
He further mentioned that LNG supplies from Qatar have been affected, making proper demand management essential. Priority will be given to gas supply for the fertilizer sector, which may result in temporary restrictions for commercial and high-end consumers.
Laghari also clarified that Pakistan cannot rely entirely on coal. Coal is used for base load generation, while gas-fired plants provide flexible electricity to the grid and are essential for maintaining grid stability.
