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Pakistan Launches Fan Subsidy Amid Energy Crisis Solutions

2/13/2026

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Sardar Awais Leghari, Pakistan's Power Minister, announced a subsidized scheme to replace old fans with efficient models to reduce electricity costs.
The government is considering debt restructuring to lower consumer tariffs and address Rs1.6 trillion in circular debt.
Leghari noted rapid solar energy growth has challenged the national grid, with daytime demand dropping significantly.
The industrial power tariff has fallen 35%, but further cuts are needed for competitiveness.

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Sardar Awais Leghari, Pakistan's Power Minister, announced a subsidized scheme to replace old fans with efficient models to reduce electricity costs.
The government is considering debt restructuring to lower consumer tariffs and address Rs1.6 trillion in circular debt.
Leghari noted rapid solar energy growth has challenged the national grid, with daytime demand dropping significantly.
The industrial power tariff has fallen 35%, but further cuts are needed for competitiveness.