PM orders strict implementation of energy saving plan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday ordered the authorities concerned to implement the measures proposed in the national energy conservation plan in the given time frame, stressing that the government would take all possible steps to save the country.

Shehbaz chaired a review meeting on the implementation of the energy conservation plan. The meeting was informed about the progress of the solarisation projects. Officials told the prime minister that solar panels of 1,000 megawatts would be installed at the federal government buildings in the initial phase.

In this connection, bidding would start next week. The process of policy-making for the production of solar panels at the local level had entered the final phase, while consultation with the industries about the manufacturing of solar panels had been completed.

The meeting was also informed that the local industry had been taken into confidence to formulate a comprehensive policy to increase the production of E-bikes, while all new gas geysers would come with conical baffles and by the end of the current year.

PM Shehbaz held a meeting with outgoing British High Commissioner Christian Turner who paid a farewell call on him at the Prime Minister House

PM Shehbaz said that the Pakistan-UK relations were rooted in history and strong people-to-people bonds.

He said that the UK was Pakistan’s largest European trading, investment and development partner. “The trajectory of the bilateral relations between our two countries showed the immense potential for growth for the benefit of the two countries.”

The PM lauded the services rendered by Dr Turner for the promotion of Pakistan-UK ties, especially in the fields of trade, investment, and economic cooperation.

The PM also commended the British high commissioner for his proactive role in channelling UK’s support for relief and recovery of the victims of climate-induced floods in Pakistan.

The PM appreciated his role in bringing the English cricket team to Pakistan after 17 years to play exciting cricket. Moreover, Shehbaz was all praise for his remarkable role in the revival of commercial flight operations of the British Airways in Pakistan.

He expressed his best wishes for the high commissioner in his future endeavours. He also hosted a lunch in the honour of the outgoing high commissioner.