Pakistan Allocates Rs 90.2 Billion for Energy Development Schemes in 2025-26 Fiscal Year

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The Pakistani government has allocated a significant amount of Rs 90.2 billion for various energy development schemes as part of its development program for the fiscal year 2025-26. The allocation aims to provide affordable and reliable energy to all citizens, with a focus on hydropower projects, transmission infrastructure, and power distribution system modernization. Key initiatives include the development of major hydropower projects, enhancement of transmission capacity, and installation of advanced metering infrastructure.

Key Takeaways:

  • A total of Rs 90.2 billion has been allocated for 47 energy development schemes in the 2025-26 fiscal year.
  • The government has committed Rs 840 million for the Tarbela 5th Extension HPP, Rs 10.9 billion for the Dhaso Hydel Power Project, Rs 3.5 billion for the Suki Kinari Hydropower Project, and Rs 2 billion for the Muhammad Hydropower Project.
  • Rs 67.2 billion has been allocated for clean renewable and hydropower generation projects initiated by Wapda.
  • Key initiatives include the 2160 MW Dasu Hydropower Project Phase I, the Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project, and the Muhammad Hydropower Project.
  • Rs 3 billion has been allocated for five hydropower schemes in Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.
  • An amount of Rs. 1.2 billion has been allocated for Phase-I of creating regional grids in Gilgit-Baltistan to meet the electricity demand in four districts.

Statistics:

  • Total allocation: Rs 90.2 billion
  • Allocation for Tarbela 5th Extension HPP: Rs 840 million
  • Allocation for Dhaso Hydel Power Project: Rs 10.9 billion
  • Allocation for Suki Kinari Hydropower Project: Rs 3.5 billion
  • Allocation for Muhammad Hydropower Project: Rs 2 billion
  • Total allocation for clean renewable and hydropower generation projects: Rs 67.2 billion
  • Allocation for the 2160 MW Dasu Hydropower Project Phase I: Rs 20 billion

Sources:

  • The News International
  • Pakistan Business Recorder
  • The Express Tribune