Energy Minister supports overhaul to increase efficiency, transparency and reliability of transportation system
To cover the losses, successive governments increased electricity prices and imposed a surcharge of Rs 3.23 per unit to repay debts incurred with power distribution companies, pushing power prices to the highest levels in the region. Photo: file
The National Grid Company of Pakistan Limited (NGC) is set to roll out a new operating model from July 1, 2026, as part of an ongoing organizational overhaul aimed at improving the efficiency, transparency and reliability of the power transmission system.
This development was shared with Federal Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, during a recent briefing, during which the company said its transformation initiative, launched in January this year, remained on track.
The minister reaffirmed the government’s support for the reform process, saying the effort reflects the “kind of institutional change that Pakistan’s power sector urgently needs.”
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The restructuring is being led by NGC Director General Engr Altaf Hussain Malik, who took office in November 2025. He said the initiative aims to build a more “agile and accountable” public service aligned with global best practices.
The overhaul aims to address structural inefficiencies dating back to 1998, when NGC’s predecessor, the National Transmission and Dispatch Company (NTDC), was established. Although it became a dedicated transportation service provider, the company continued to operate under a traditional structure marked by overlapping functions and weak coordination.
Under the new model, NGC will introduce unified operational leadership, strengthen financial management, establish dedicated regulatory and stakeholder teams, and implement independent security oversight. The plan also includes streamlining internal processes and deploying modern digital systems to enable real-time data monitoring and better network management.
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Since January, the company has filled key leadership positions, introduced performance metrics and advanced the deployment of new technology systems. An internal town hall meeting was also held last month to align staff on the transition.
While the new operating model will go live in July, NGC expects full operational and digital maturity by December 31, 2026.
NGC, formed from WAPDA and NTDC, is responsible for electricity transmission and metering services on Pakistan’s national grid.
