Solarization of government buildings in Gilgit and Diamer divisions is expected to be complete by December 2026.
The federal government will bear the cost of a 100-megawatt solar power project for Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday while chairing a review meeting in Islamabad on the initiative, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
The prime minister directed officials to expedite work on the project and ensure its completion at the earliest. It also mandated independent third-party validation at all stages of implementation to ensure transparency.
The meeting was attended by Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, Economic Affairs Minister Ahad Khan Cheema, Energy Minister Awais Leghari, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan Affairs Minister Amir Muqam and senior government officials.
Release date: September 16, 2026.
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– Prime Minister’s Office (@PakPMO) June 16, 2026
During the meeting, officials briefed the Prime Minister on the progress of the federal government’s solar energy initiatives in GB.
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According to the report, an 18 megawatt (MW) solar power project is being implemented for government buildings across the region.
Solarization of government buildings in Gilgit and Diamer divisions is expected to be completed by December 2026, while work in Baltistan division is scheduled for October 2026.
The officials also informed the meeting that an 82 MW solar power project was being worked on for homes in Gilgit, Skardu, Chilas and Khaplu.
