Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif unveiled a solar panel initiative to address chronic power shortages in Gilgit-Baltistan using renewables.
The program delivers 58.8 MW capacity to 147,873 verified households and SMEs, providing free panels while beneficiaries supply batteries, inverters, and transport.
Transparent Rollout and Benefits
Applications open online via government portal or district offices, with selection via technical checks and merit-based scrutiny for fairness.
Sharif stressed renewables' role in uplifting remote lives and fostering sustainable growth in the region.
