Pakistan, Aug. 8 -- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday underscored the urgency of adopting structural reforms to safeguard the energy sector's viability.

"We must implement actionable and targeted measures to restore financial sustainability while ensuring affordable and reliable energy supply," he said.

The deputy prime minister chaired a high-level meeting to review pressing challenges facing Pakistan's energy sector and explore solutions for long-term financial and operational stability, a DPM's Office news release said.

He directed the concerned ministries and departments to submit concrete policy proposals aimed at reducing losses, rationalizing subsidies, and reforming pric...