Jhampir-II to the Dhabeji substation: NationalGrid energises 220kV transmission line

Business Recorder reported on 3 November 2026 that NationalGrid-Pakistan has commissioned a 220 kV connection between Jhampir-II and the Dhabeji substation. The link is intended to improve the reliability of electricity supply to the Dhabeji Special Economic Zone (DSEZ), supporting its industrial activity, investment and employment. The project was completed at a cost of Rs1,806.90 million.

The transmission line is part of the federal government’s plan to develop DSEZ as an industrial centre. According to the report, businesses setting up or expanding in the zone are expected to create local livelihoods, strengthen supply chains and contribute to the national economy. NationalGrid managing director Engr Altaf Hussain Malik praised the project team following its completion.