In a major step aimed at revitalizing Pakistan’s economy, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a new three-year electricity relief plan titled the “Roshan Maeeshat Electricity Package.”
The initiative is designed to provide affordable electricity to the industrial and agricultural sectors, which are considered the backbone of the country’s economy.
Unveiled during a high-level meeting in Islamabad with industry experts and business representatives, the package will be effective from November 2025 to October 2028.
Under this plan, industries and farmers will receive additional electricity at a discounted rate of Rs. 22.98 per unit, a notable reduction from the current rates of Rs. 34 for industrial users and Rs. 38 for agricultural consumers.
Prime Minister Shehbaz emphasized that the financial impact of this relief would not fall on household consumers or any other segment of society.
“This package is entirely aimed at supporting our producers and growers,” he said, crediting Energy Minister Sardar Awais Leghari and his team for their tireless efforts in developing the policy.
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The premier highlighted that a similar winter relief package launched last year had successfully enabled factories and farms to utilize an additional 410 gigawatts of electricity, which not only kept industries running but also boosted exports, created jobs, and injected momentum into the national economy.
“Our economy has traveled a long road—from crisis to stability,” Shehbaz said. “With teamwork, reforms, and the support of our people, we are finally moving toward recovery. But we must sustain this progress.”
He reiterated that strong industrial and agricultural growth would play a major role in minimizing foreign debt dependence and steering Pakistan toward self-reliance and energy efficiency.
Further implementation details, including the mechanism for subsidy distribution and eligibility criteria, are anticipated to be released by the Ministry of Energy in the coming weeks.
Experts keep on believing that this initiative could mark a turning point for Pakistan’s productive sectors, fostering growth and stability over the next three years.