Workshop on Power Sector Indigenisation Roadmap on 24th

LAHORE:The National Grid Company (NGC) of Pakistan (formerly NTDC), in collaboration with LUMS Energy Institute, will host the National Consultative Workshop on the Power Sector Indigenisation Roadmap at LUMS Lahore on May 24, 2025.

Federal Minister for Energy (Power Division) Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari will be the chief guest while Chairman Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) Engr Waseem Nazir will address the gathering and highlight the role of regulatory body in accelerating industrial localization. Chairman Board of Directors NGC and Senior Advisor at LUMS Energy Institute Dr Fiaz Ahmad Chaudhry stated “This workshop aims to bring together leaders from the power sector, local manufacturers, regulatory authorities and academia to chart out a unified and actionable roadmap to strengthen Pakistan’s electrical equipment manufacturing ecosystem.”

As part of this initiative, the event will feature the official launch of Pakistan’s first Power Equipment Manufacturing Dashboard, a real-time digital platform designed to track localisation progress, map vendor capacity, and identify strategic investment opportunities. This tool is developed by the LUMS Energy Institute and will become a cornerstone of the Power Sector Indigenisation Plan (PSIP).

The workshop features distinguished speakers and participants, including the Chairman Wapda, Managing Director PPMC, CEO K-Electric, Chairman BoDs of DISCOs, CEO CPPA-G and other senior representatives from government, industry, and regulatory institutions. The forum will host expert-led discussions on the challenges and potential of localizing key electrical equipment across the generation, transmission, and distribution segments. Special sessions will evaluate the capability of local manufacturers to meet national demand, with stakeholder recommendations to be presented directly to decision-makers for actionable outcomes. This timely initiative aligns with Pakistan’s ongoing energy reforms under the National Electricity Plan 2023-2027, which emphasizes reducing import dependency and promoting indigenous capabilities. With the collaboration of public institutions, industry, and academia, the consultative workshop is expected to contribute significantly to building a self-reliant and sustainable energy infrastructure.