Provinces’ feedback on IEP sought

The forum was informed that the proposed governance framework would ensure coordination among federal and provincial stakeholders through the IEP steering committee, IEP Secretariat and sub-working groups, with policy oversight from the CCOE and the Council of Common Interests (CCI).It was highlighted that responses from provinces were awaited despite a number of reminders and considerable lapse of time.

It was also mentioned that representatives of all provincial governments and other stakeholders were present during the steering committee meeting.The Ministry of Energy (Power Division) explained that the CCOE had approved the proposed Integrated Energy Planning Ecosystem, Secretariat Structure and High-Level Roadmap 2025 on December 24, 2025, with directives that the High-Level Design Report be developed and approved after comprehensive consultations with all relevant stakeholders.

Accordingly, the Power Division completed the exercise and developed the IEP High-level Design after engaging in extensive nationwide consultations.In the process, more than 50 stakeholders including international development partners, leading academic institutions, key ministries, provincial governments, regulatory authorities including Nepra and Ogra, and major energy-sector entities such as Wapda, Private Power and Infrastructure Board, Inter-State Gas Systems, PSO and K-Electric were consulted.The CCOE appreciated the Ministry of Energy (Power Division)….

The steering committee's feedback and recommendations were incorporated into the finalised High-Level Design Report.The Ministry of Energy (Power Division) emphasised that the IEP High-Level Design "establishes the strategic, analytical and governance framework for developing a comprehensive national Integrated Energy Plan".

Key elements of the plan are explicated as follows:Analytical framework: It is structured around four interdependent pillars: energy (adequate, reliable and resilient supply); economics (competitive and financially sustainable); equity (inclusive and accessible energy transition); and environment (sustainable, low-carbon and climate-resilient future).The plan covers both demand and supply sides of Pakistan's energy system, integrating infrastructure planning across the energy value chain.

IEP is spread over the period 2027-2060, comprising a 10-year action plan.Governance framework: It ensures coordination among federal and provincial stakeholders through the IEP steering committee, IEP Secretariat and sub-working groups, with policy oversight from the CCOE and the CCI.The IEP steering committee, chaired by ministers of power and petroleum, is responsible for the development of IEP strategic oversight and reviews progress before submission to the CCOE and the CCI.The….

Provinces' feedback on IEP sought Updated 12 minutes ago CCOE gives directive to Power Division; response from provinces still awaited.