Pakistan, March 7 -- The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has launched a Rs20 billion Solarization of Houses project to provide free solar energy solutions. Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur inaugurated the project at a ceremony in Peshawar, attended by provincial officials and media representatives. The initiative aims to provide solar energy to 130,000 households across the province.

In the first phase, 32,500 households will receive free solar units, including panels, batteries, fans, and lights. An electronic balloting system was used to select these households from over 2.5 million online applications. The project prioritizes vulnerable groups, such as widows and transgender individuals, ensuring fair distribution.

The project wil...