Centre to bear cost of 100MW solar power project in G-B: PM Shehbaz

Solarisation of government buildings in Gilgit, Diamer divisions is expected to be completed by December 2026

The federal government would bear the cost of a 100-megawatt solar power project for Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B). Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday while chairing a review meeting in Islamabad on the initiative, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).

The prime minister directed officials to accelerate work on the project and ensure its completion at the earliest possible date. He also ordered independent third-party validation at all stages of implementation to ensure transparency.

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, Economic Affairs Minister Ahad Khan Cheema, Power Minister Awais Leghari, Minister for Kashmir. Gilgit-Baltistan Affairs Amir Muqam, and senior government officials attended the meeting.

اسلام آباد: 16 جون، 2026.وزیراعظم محمد شہباز شریف کی زیر صدارت گلگت بلتستان میں 100 میگا واٹ شمسی توانائی کے منصوبے پر جائزہ اجلاس آج اسلام آباد میں منعقد ہوا.اجلاس سے گفتگو کرتے ہوئے وزیرِ اعظم نے کہا کہ وفاقی حکومت گلگت بلتستان کے عوام کے لیۓ 100 میگا واٹ شمسی بجلی کی…pic.twitter.com/IQNf9IGcJL

During the meeting, officials briefed the prime minister on the progress of the federal government's solar energy initiatives in G-B.

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According to the briefing, an 18-megawatt (MW) solar energy project was being implemented for government buildings across the region.

The solarisation of government buildings in the Gilgit. Diamer divisions is expected to be completed by December 2026, while work in the Baltistan division is scheduled to be completed by October 2026.

Officials also informed the meeting that work was underway on an 82MW solar energy project for households in Gilgit, Skardu, Chilas,. Khaplu.

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