Leghari launches innovation programme

The Ministry of Energy (Power Division) has officially launched Pakistan's first National Power Sector Innovation Programme, with Innovation Hub serving as the programme's dedicated digital platform, an official statement said on Thursday.

The programme aims to identify, evaluate, mentor and support promising ideas, transforming innovative concepts into tested, scalable solutions for a more efficient, reliable and sustainable power sector. More than Rs1 billion will be allocated over the next three years for mentorship, technical assistance, pilot implementation and scaling of successful innovations.

Federal Minister for Energy (Power Division) Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari said the power sector needed greater innovation, creative thinking and continuous improvement.

"The National Power Sector Innovation Programme is not merely a competition; it is the first national institutional framework of its kind for the power sector," he said.

Leghari invited young Pakistanis to submit their ideas through the Innovation Hub digital platform, adding that aspiring innovators, students, researchers and startups could become part of a national effort to shape the future of energy.