ISLAMABAD, Mar 28 (APP):National Grid Company of Pakistan Limited (NGC) is all set to launch a new operating model for the country’s power transmission system from July 1, 2026, as part of a major organizational transformation aimed at improving efficiency and reliability. The development was shared during a briefing to Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, where NGC officials informed that the reform initiative, launched in January …
NGC all set to launch Power Grid new operating model on July 1
ISLAMABAD, Mar 28 (APP):National Grid Company of Pakistan Limited (NGC) is all set to launch a new operating model for the country’s power transmission system from July 1, 2026, as part of a major organizational transformation aimed at improving efficiency and reliability.
The development was shared during a briefing to Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, where NGC officials informed that the reform initiative, launched in January 2026, is progressing as planned, said a press release.
The minister reaffirmed the government’s full support for the transformation, terming it a critical step toward strengthening Pakistan’s power sector. He appreciated the company’s focus on efficiency, transparency, and accountability, adding that such reforms are essential to modernizing the national energy infrastructure.
The transformation is being led by Managing Director Engr. Altaf Hussain Malik, who assumed charge in November 2025. He said the initiative aims to build a future-ready utility aligned with international best practices, ensuring a more efficient and reliable transmission system.
The reform seeks to address long-standing structural challenges inherited from the National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC), established in 1998. Despite NGC’s evolution into a dedicated transmission service provider, its operational framework remained tied to the legacy model, resulting in inefficiencies and coordination gaps.
The restructuring is based on six key pillars, including unified operations leadership to accelerate project execution, strengthened financial management for enhanced transparency, dedicated regulatory and stakeholder coordination teams, independent safety oversight, streamlined internal processes, and the adoption of modern digital systems for real-time grid management.
Since the launch of the initiative, NGC has made significant progress, including the appointment of key leadership, development of performance metrics, and near completion of new technology systems. The company also recently held an all-staff town hall to ensure internal alignment and transparency.
The new operating model is scheduled
to go live on July 1, 2026, while full operational and digital maturity is expected to be achieved by December 31, 2026.
