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- (October 28, 2026): To improve power supply and meet energy needs in Gilgit-Baltistan, a 100 MW solar power project is being taken up under.
- According to APP, the Planning Commission said that the initial stages of the project have been completed while four locations for large sol.
- Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal chaired by the Prime Minister's committee is review.
(October 28, 2026): To improve power supply and meet energy needs in Gilgit-Baltistan, a 100 MW solar power project is being taken up under the Power Division with the support of PSDP, including 82 MW large scale solar installations, 18 MW solar systems on 499 government buildings and battery energy storage facility.
According to APP, the Planning Commission said that the initial stages of the project have been completed while four locations for large solar installations have also been identified.
Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal chaired by the Prime Minister's committee is reviewing the development issues of Gilgit-Baltistan so that feasible recommendations can be made to speed up the development process in the area.
The project includes solar power generation along with a battery energy storage facility, which aims to improve electricity supply and help meet the region's energy needs.
This project will help in the promotion of renewable energy in Gilgit-Baltistan, use of solar energy in government buildings and economic and social development of the region.
