ISLAMABAD:

Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari on Thursday met with a delegation of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) led by Joonho Hwang, Director Energy.

The meeting focused on energy sector reforms in Pakistan, privatisation of distribution companies (DISCOs), the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model and future areas of cooperation, said a press release.

The minister appreciated ADB's continued support, especially in promoting the PPP model and integrated energy planning.

He informed that in the first phase, three DISCOs will be privatised, where both investment and technical assistance will be welcomed.

The minister added that the government is prioritising clean energy, has already introduced a new tariff for electric vehicles and seeks international coope

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