Secretary Energy
It is an honor and a great responsibility to serve as the Secretary to the Government of Balochistan, Energy Department. Balochistan province is blessed with abundant natural resources and immense potential for energy development. Our mission is to harness these resources to ensure sustainable energy access, drive economic growth, and improve the quality of life for all residents of Balochistan.
In recent years, we have made significant progress in specific initiatives, i.e. Installation of Solar Systems for Government Buildings, Schools, Hospitals, Basic Health Units have been solarized so far. Furthermore, the department is determined to expand renewable energy projects, improving energy infrastructure and addressing energy shortages. These efforts are aimed at not only meeting the energy demands of our growing population but also creating opportunities for investment, employment, and innovation.
Energy Department has initiated several projects in Energy Sector in order to tap the energy potential of the province. Initiatives ranging from framing Solar Strategy for Energy Department (Floated EoI for consultancy services to establishment of Solar Power Plants of 50MW each for Gwadar, Hub, Quetta Industrial Estates and Bostan Special Economic Zone); formulating strategy for creation of 20,000 plus jobs in energy sector over a span of 10 years; shedding Agriculture Tubewells Subsidy through Solarization of 27437 Agriculture Tubewells at a cost Rs. 55 billion jointly by federal & provincial government; amicable resolution of Sui Mining Leasewith PPL through DGPC earning a potential revenue of Rs. 60 billion; free distribution and installation of 15000 Home Solar Systems through CPEC Secretariat Islamabad; reconstitution of the Board of Directors of Balochistan Energy Company Limited (BECL) along with hiring of CEO from open market in a bid to reform organizational structure of the provincial public holding company.
We are committed to working closely with the federal government, private sector, and local communities to develop a robust energy sector that is inclusive, efficient, and environmentally sustainable. Together, we can unlock the full potential of Baluchistan’s energy resources and pave the way for a brighter future.