Energy panel discusses affordable power supply with provinces
National
February 12, 2021
ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCOE) was held under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar here in Islamabad on Thursday.
The meeting was informed that the proposed policy was aimed at ensuring universal access of electricity through a self-sustainable power sector, developed and premised on optimal utilization of indigenous resources, integrated planning approach, efficient and liquid market design and affordable and environment friendly outcome for the consumers.
Secretary Power Division briefed the CCoE on the salient features of the policy, including its principle objectives and details of the proposed actions. Representatives from the provincial governments also participated in the meeting.
The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) met under the Chairmanship of the Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Asad Umar.