Solarization of government buildings in Gilgit and Diamer divisions expected to be completed by December 2026
The federal government would bear the cost of a 100 megawatt solar power project for Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday while chairing a review meeting of the initiative in Islamabad, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
The Prime Minister asked officials to expedite work on the project and ensure its completion as soon as possible. It also ordered independent third-party validation at all stages of implementation to ensure transparency.
Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal, Minister for Economy Ahad Khan Cheema, Minister for Energy Awais Leghari, Minister for Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan Affairs Amir Muqam and senior government officials attended the meeting.
End date: January 16, 2026.
وزیراعظم صدارت گلگت بلتستان میں 100 واٹ شمسی توانائی کے منصوبے پر جائزہ اجلاس آج اسلام آباد میں منعقد ہوا.
اجلاس سے گفتگو کرتے ہوئے وزیرِ اعظم نے کہا کہ وفاقی حکومت گلگت بلتستان کے عوام کے لیۓ 100 میگا واٹ شمسی بجلی کی… pic.twitter.com/IQNf9IGcJL
– Prime Minister’s Office (@PakPMO) June 16, 2026
During the meeting, officials briefed the Prime Minister on the progress of the federal government’s solar energy initiatives in Britain.
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According to the release, an 18 megawatt (MW) solar power project was being implemented for government buildings in the area.
Solarization of government buildings in Gilgit and Diamer divisions is expected to be completed by December 2026, while work in Baltistan division is expected to be completed by October 2026.
The officials also informed the meeting that work was underway on an 82 MW solar power project for households in Gilgit, Skardu, Chilas and Khaplu.
