Pakistan, Aug. 4 -- The Pakistani government has included two major solar energy projects-totaling 2,800 megawatts-in its 2025-2035 power expansion plan. The proposed projects, located in Jhang and Muzaffargarh, are expected to be developed with Saudi energy firm ACWA Power under a possible government-to-government agreement. Each project will produce 1,000 MW and 1,800 MW respectively, and will be finalized after approval from NEPRA, the country's energy regulator.

Initially, ACWA Power had declined to move forward in 2023 due to security concerns in Pakistan. However, interest resumed following a visit by a Saudi delegation and direct engagement with the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). Pakistan's embassy in Riyadh has s...