Punjab mulls power supply plan for Sundar Industrial Estate

Punjab is assessing a possible electricity arrangement for Sundar Industrial Estate and the Orange Line Metro Train, with officials considering how existing generation could serve both users. Business Recorder reported that the proposal is being examined under the Competitive Trading Bilateral Contract Market framework, with transmission options and potential benefits also reviewed.

Officials cited Quaid-e-Azam Solar Power Bahawalpur’s capacity of 1,300 megawatts and a separate 400MW project under development across 15,000 acres. Provincial Energy Minister Faisal Ayub Khokhar asked relevant authorities to prepare a detailed presentation on technical, financial and administrative aspects before the scheme’s feasibility and benefits are assessed. The government says dependable, competitively priced electricity is important for industry and public transport, while the proposal remains under review.