Leghari calls for cross-border power integration

Pakistan on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to a clean energy transition, pledging to achieve 60pc renewable energy generation and 30pc electric vehicle penetration by 2030, while urging greater regional cooperation on electricity trade and connectivity under the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) framework. Addressing the SCO Energy Ministers’ Conference virtually, Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Leghari called for urgent collaboration, technological advancement, and policy reforms to confront global and regional energy challenges. The theme was “Integrate Innovation for Energy Future”. “Pakistan is not merely seeking investment — we are offering long-term partnerships grounded in trust, innovation and mutual benefit,” Leghari said. “We are ready to work with all SCO member states to transform our shared energy goals into tangible outcomes that benefit our people and the broader region.”