Govt focuses on power sector indigenisation to boost exports: Leghari

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Energy Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari on Saturday said the government is working to shift the country’s economic model from import dependence to export-driven growth, with a strong focus on indigenisation in the power sector.

In a video link address at a National Consultative Workshop on Power Sector Indigenisation organized by the National Grid Company of Pakistan (NGC) in collaboration with Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), the minister said the government was committed to building strong linkages between the energy sector, industry and technical experts to enhance local capabilities.

He announced the launch of Pakistan’s first Power Equipment Manufacturing Dashboard — a real-time digital platform aimed at tracking local production, vendor performance and strategic investment opportunities. Leghari said the dashboard would promote transparency and data-driven decision-making in the sector, helping monitor progress on localisation and identify future opportunities. “Policy-making will now be guided by reliable data,” he added.

The minister also confirmed that the restructuring of National Transmission and Dispatch Company (NTDC) is underway, while the establishment of Independent System and Market Operator (ISMO) has been completed. The Energy Infrastructure Development and Management Company will also be activated soon, he added.

Leghari emphasised that the “Made in Pakistan” label on power equipment would become a symbol of national progress, as the country moves towards self-reliance and sustainable energy solutions.