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LAHORE, Jul 05 (APP):Convener of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Regional Committee on Food Shahid Imran said that there was no doubt that Pakistan stands to gain substantial environmental and economic benefits from a nationwide shift towards solar energy.
Talking to a delegation of industrialists from South Punjab led by Zia Ur Rehman here on Saturday,he emphasized that with over 300 sunny days a year,Pakistan possesses tremendous potential to harness solar energy on a large scale.“Transitioning to solar power will significantly reduce our reliance on expensive imported fossil fuels, thereby easing the burden on the national exchequer and helping narrow the trade deficit,” he said. “Moreover, it offers a sustainable solution to Pakistan’s persistent energy shortages, ensuring uninterrupted power supply for households, businesses, and industries.”
Shahid Imran noted that a robust solar energy strategy can also uplift rural communities by enabling off-grid solutions,supporting agriculture and enhancing overall living standards.“With the right policy framework, financial incentives and public-private partnerships, Pakistan can transform its energy sector and move toward a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable economy. The time to fully embrace solar energy is now, for the prosperity of our people and the preservation of our planet,” he added.
Zia-Ur-Rehman, head of the visiting delegation, highlighted the environmental advantages of solar energy, saying that it provides a clean, renewable alternative to conventional power sources. “It significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions,helps combat climate change and improves air quality,thereby lowering health-related costs caused by pollution,” he said. He also noted that the growing solar energy sector holds the potential to create thousands of green jobs,ranging from manufacturing and installation to maintenance and research.