Pakistan, Jan. 30 -- In a significant moment for Pakistan's energy transition, Senator Sherry Rehman, Chairperson of the Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change, addressed the "Great Solar Rush in Pakistan" event, emphasizing the nation's growing progress toward solar energy and the need for policy reforms to keep up with public demands.

Senator Rehman began by acknowledging the vital role of public and consumer action in driving the transition to renewable energy. She noted that Pakistan is increasingly relying on imported solar panels, primarily from China, as the country strives to meet its energy needs. In fact, nearly one-third of Pakistan's energy capacity is being sourced from solar imports to address the challenges of an unre...