The world bank would provide more than 3 billion dollars for infrastructure development in energy sector
According to details a high level delegation of world bank has called on Federal Minister for energy khurram Dastgir khan, during the meeting the Minister said that the Government has taken tough and difficult decisions in power sector.
Khurram said that the decisions to increase electricity prices were politically difficult but government is committed to ensure sustainability of energy sector.
The Minister continued that the Government is committed to providing relief to common man, he also appreciated that world bank recognizes the challenges faced by country and difficult decisions taken in wake of it.
The world bank would provide more than 3 billion dollars for infrastructure development in energy sector. While world bank will also provide assistance in Dasu hydropower project.
The Minister has said that climate change has made a devastating impact on Pakistan economy and subsequently the energy sector. The world bank is assisting in energy efficiency and conservation program apart from helping provinces in installing solar projects. The delegation was briefed on KASA 1 and Dasu programs.
