Govt. moves towards integrated energy planning framework for 2027 – 2060

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Energy (Power Division) presented the High-Level Design of Pakistan’s National Integrated Energy Plan (IEP) 2027–2060 to the Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) today. The High-Level Design was approved by the Cabinet Committee on Energy, marking an important milestone towards establishing a coordinated, long-term and cross-sectoral approach to energy planning in Pakistan.
The National Integrated Energy Plan shall provide a holistic framework for planning Pakistan’s energy sector by moving beyond the traditional approach of planning individual energy subsectors in isolation. It will facilitate coordinated planning across different energy sectors and between federal and provincial institutions, enabling better optimization of energy resources, infrastructure and investments.
The High-Level Design is based on four fundamental pillars: Energy, Economics, Equity and Environment. The Energy pillar focuses on a secure, reliable and resilient energy system. Economics emphasizes a competitive and financially sustainable energy sector. Equity focuses on ensuring an inclusive, accessible and just energy transition. Environment aims to achieve a sustainable, low-carbon and climate-resilient energy future.
The IEP is expected to provide significant benefits to consumers and the economy. By promoting holistic planning among federal and provincial departments, it will help reduce fragmented decision-making and enable more efficient and optimized use of Pakistan’s available energy resources. Better coordination of energy investments and infrastructure can help avoid duplication, improve system efficiency and contribute towards reducing the overall cost of energy.
For the common consumer, the ultimate objective is to ensure reliable, affordable and accessible energy for all. The integrated approach will also support greater utilization of indigenous energy resources, integration of renewable energy and emerging technologies such as energy storage, while reducing dependence on costly imported energy where economically and technically viable.
At the same time, the IEP will ensure that Pakistan’s future energy development is aligned with environmental sustainability and climate resilience. The four pillars of Energy, Economics, Equity and Environment provide a balanced framework to ensure that energy security, affordability, universal access and environmental sustainability are considered together.
The approval of the High-Level Design by the Cabinet Committee on Energy is therefore a significant first step towards the formulation of Pakistan’s National Integrated Energy Plan for 2027–2060, which will provide a long-term roadmap for a secure, economically sustainable, equitable and environmentally responsible energy future for Pakistan. ENDS