Summary First phase of the project will be of 660MW and it will use imported coal to generate power.
KARACHI (Web desk) - Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has said progress and development cannot be achieved without overcoming energy crisis in the country.
While addressing the ground-breaking ceremony of 1320-megawatt coal-based electricity project in Karachi on Tuesday, Nawaz Sharif said the project has been completed ahead of scheduled time, which reflects government s successful economic and foreign policies. He said the project will provide cheaper electricity to the consumers as it will be run on coal.
Nawaz Sharif said, in the first phase, 660 megawatt of electricity will be produced while second phase having same capacity will soon be inaugurated. He said China has played a crucial role in bringing prosperity to Pakistan and peace and stability to the region.
He said 2100 megawatt of electricity will be added to the national grid within next ten years. He said he would lay the foundation stone of 100 megawatt Bahawalpur solar power project on Friday.
Nawaz Sharif said four coal based power projects of 660 MW each will also be executed in Rahim Yar Khan, Muzaffargarh, Sahiwal and Jhang.
Sindh Governor Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan, Provincial Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah, Federal Minister for Information Pervez Rasheed and State Minister for Water and Power Abid Sher Ali were also present on the occasion.
