Islamabad
\nFederal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, chaired a high-level meeting today to review the progress on the readiness and forthcoming launch of the Prime Minister\u00eds Fan Replacement Program.
\nThe meeting was attended by the Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, Governor State Bank of Pakistan, Chairman Pakistan Banks\u00ed Association, and senior officials from the Finance Division, Power Division, and other relevant departments.
\nDuring the meeting, stakeholders presented detailed updates on the program\u00eds operational readiness and its expected roll-out schedule. The participants reviewed the progress shared by National Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority (NEECA) on progress regarding completion of key preconditions, including the finalization of agreements with participating banks, integration of banking systems, and the facilitative role of the Punjab Technology Investment Board and Power Information Technology Company in providing technological solutions for expediting the implementation process.
\nSenator Muhammad Aurangzeb highlighted the Prime Minister\u00eds special emphasis on this initiative, underscoring its significance in promoting energy efficiency, fostering financial inclusion, and contributing to economic stability. He noted that the program has the potential to influence consumer behavior positively, reduce energy consumption, and offer broader economic benefits.
\nThe Minister appreciated the active participation and collaborative efforts of all stakeholders, particularly the banking sector, in advancing this vital national initiative. He directed that all requisite actions be completed within the next two to three weeks to enable the launch of the program\u00eds first phase, along with the initial batch of participating banks, by the end of the month.
\nThe meeting concluded with a reaffirmation of commitment from all participants to ensure timely and seamless execution of the program, in line with the government\u00eds broader economic and energy sector reform agenda.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Islamabad Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, chaired a high-level meeting today to review the progress on the readiness and forthcoming launch of the Prime Minister\u00eds Fan Replacement Program. The meeting was attended by the Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, Governor State Bank of Pakistan, Chairman Pakistan Banks\u00ed Association, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-488878","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","category-business"],"yoast_head":"\n