Pakistan, Aug. 12 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed that a 100-megawatt solar power project in Gilgit-Baltistan be completed within one year. He made this announcement while chairing a high-level meeting on the project. The Prime Minister said he would personally oversee progress and ensure timely delivery. He instructed authorities to prioritize the project and build climate-resilient infrastructure.

During the briefing, officials said construction had already begun after ECNEC's formal approval. The Prime Minister emphasized that the federal government would cover all project costs. He assured that once complete, the project would help end 18 to 20 hours of daily load-shedding in the region. The initiative will provide resi...