Minister of Energy supports reform aimed at increasing efficiency, transparency and reliability in the transmission system
To cover the losses, successive governments increased electricity prices and imposed a surcharge of Rs 3.23 per unit to pay off debts incurred by power distribution companies, raising power prices to the highest levels in the region. Photo: archive
The National Grid Company of Pakistan Limited (NGC) will implement a new operating model from July 1, 2026, as part of an ongoing organizational review aimed at improving efficiency, transparency and reliability in the power transmission system.
The development was shared with Federal Minister for Energy Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari during a recent briefing, where the company said its transformation initiative, launched in January this year, is still on track.
The minister reaffirmed the government’s support for the reform process and said the effort reflects the “kind of institutional change that Pakistan’s energy sector urgently needs.”
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The restructuring is led by NGC CEO Engr Altaf Hussain Malik, who took over in November 2025. He said the initiative aims to build a more “agile and responsible” utility aligned with global best practices.
The reform seeks to address structural inefficiencies dating back to 1998, when NGC’s predecessor, the National Transmission and Dispatch Company (NTDC), was created. Despite evolving into a dedicated streaming service provider, the company continued to operate under a legacy structure marked by overlapping functions and weak coordination.
Under the new model, NGC will introduce unified operations leadership, strengthen financial management, establish dedicated regulatory and stakeholder teams, and implement independent security oversight. The plan also includes streamlining internal processes and implementing modern digital systems to enable real-time data monitoring and better network management.
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Since January, the company has filled key leadership positions, introduced performance metrics, and made progress in implementing new technology systems. An internal assembly was also held last month to align staff on the transition.
While the new operating model will go live in July, NGC expects full operational and digital maturity by December 31, 2026.
NGC, an evolution of WAPDA and NTDC, is responsible for electricity metering and transmission services across Pakistan’s national grid.
