[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text dp_text_size=”size-4″]Developing strategic energy plans and monitoring mechanisms led by experts is crucial to achieve equitable energy access and eliminate energy poverty, stated Former Ambassador Naghmana Hashmi.
She spoke at a policy dialogue organized by SDPI and PCI on the China-Pakistan Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETPs). Hashmi emphasized economic and energy policy reform to improve energy access, catalyze growth, and boost exports.
Wang Shengjie, Head of the Political and Press Section at the Embassy of China in Pakistan, highlighted the need for adjusted energy transition, supply-side reforms, and energy diversification. Dr. Hassan Daud Butt urged leveraging energy financing opportunities for clean and affordable energy.
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Dr. Christopher Nedophil noted China’s energy financing impact in Pakistan, but highlighted policy inconsistency impeding renewable energy transition. Mustafa Hyder Sayed stressed political will, concrete policy actions, and bridging policy gaps.
Moeen Abbas highlighted misalignment of risks and rewards in energy transition and issues tarnishing Pak-China relations. Dr. Khalid Waleed outlined financing needs for clean energy transition and advocated for a Pak-China JETPs partnership.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
