ISLAMABAD
\nRealizing that generating electricity through imported fuel proved costly, which then put burden on people\u2019s purse, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday approved the installation of solar power plants in the country.
\nThe prime minister ordered immediately starting work on the project so that masses could be provided relief before the start of next summer season.
\nUnder the project, 10,000 megawatts of electricity will be produced from these solar plants, which will save Pakistan billions of dollars.
\nIn the first phase, electricity thus produced will be supplied to government buildings, tube-wells and the households consuming less units of electricity. PM Shehbaz also directed that a conference be called next week for bidding for the project.
\nThe prime minister, who chaired a meeting in Islamabad to provide major relief to the masses, said the electricity should be generated through solar instead of imported fuel. The decision has been taken to save the foreign exchange as it would help the country save billions of dollars.
\nShehbaz directed the relevant authorities to ensure the early installation of solar plants to provide relief to the people before the next summer season. He asked the authorities concerned to immediately start the execution of the project.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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