Minister hopes to add 11,200MW electricity by Dec 2017

ISLAMABAD: Government will ensure to add 11,200MW electricity in the system by December 2017 through completion China-Pak Economic Corridor (CPEC) energy projects and others, stated Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Reforms Ahsan Iqbal.
He stated this while presiding over a meeting of Prime Minister’s Delivery Unit at Planning Commission of Pakistan here on Thursday. The meeting reviewed the progress of various energy projects, which are presently under construction.
The meeting was briefed about construction of Port Qasim Coal Plant, Sahiwal Power Plant, Thar Power Plant and Hubco Power Plant. The meeting decided to strengthen the monitoring mechanism for timely completion of power plants in the light of directives of the prime minister. It also decided to convene national conference on energy next week by inviting the stakeholders and experts of this sector.
Ahsan Iqbal said that efforts are underway to ensure timely completion of these projects. He said that steps are being taken to improve the transmission and distribution of electricity along with generation of electricity. He said that availability of funds is also being ensured for infrastructure development.