Govt to auction surplus electricity to industries

Minister for Power Sardar Awais Leghari, addressing an event in Islamabad, announced the government's plan to auction surplus electricity to industries. This initiative, aimed at stimulating industrial growth and creating employment opportunities, was detailed in a press statement by the Ministry of Energy on Tuesday. According to the statement, Leghari emphasised that surplus electricity would be made available competitively to maximise benefits for the economy and industrial sector. The minister also highlighted the National Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy, which seeks to promote the adoption of electric vehicles across Pakistan. He stated that electricity tariffs for EV charging stations had been significantly reduced to make EVs more affordable and accessible. This step, he said, aligns with the government's vision of promoting sustainable energy solutions and reducing environmental impact.