Pakistan Reaffirms Commitment to CASA-1000 Project, Highlights Regional Energy Cooperation
Islamabad — Federal Minister for Energy Awais Leghari reiterated Pakistan’s dedication to the timely completion of the CASA-1000 power transmission project, calling it a crucial initiative for regional integration and energy collaboration.
Speaking virtually at the Intergovernmental Council meeting of the Central Asia-South Asia (CASA-1000) project, Leghari emphasized Pakistan’s readiness to supply additional electricity to partner countries during winter through the interconnected power grid linking Central and South Asia.
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“This project is not only about electricity — it’s a bridge for regional harmony, development, and unity,” the minister stated, underscoring the strategic significance of CASA-1000 in fostering long-term prosperity and energy security in the region.
Highlighting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s energy reform agenda, Leghari stressed the government’s priority to ensure the project’s completion on schedule. He voiced concerns over delays and urged the World Bank to mitigate financial losses caused by implementation setbacks.
Leghari also proposed technical-level discussions with regional partners to explore the Reverse Power mechanism, allowing power flow from South Asia to Central Asia during surplus periods. “Pakistan bore the financial and logistical burden of delays but ensured protection of critical infrastructure,” he noted.
He concluded by describing CASA-1000 as a transformative project set to cement regional energy security and economic integration.
