Industries, farmers will receive additional electricity at favorable prices from November 2025 to October 2028
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is meeting a delegation of leading businessmen and industrialists to discuss the investments on Thursday. Photo: APP
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the “Roshan Economy Electricity Package”, a three-year relief initiative aimed at revitalizing Pakistan’s industrial and agricultural sectors through subsidized electricity prices.
He made the announcement during a meeting with a delegation of industry experts and business leaders, saying the plan was designed to “revitalize manufacturing, boost exports and create jobs.”
Under the package, industries and farmers will receive additional electricity at concessional rates from November 2025 to October 2028. Industrial consumers currently paying Rs 34 per unit and agricultural consumers paying Rs 38 per unit will now get additional units at a reduced rate of Rs 22.98 per unit for the entire three-year period.
“The electricity provided under the Roshan Economy Package will not burden private consumers or any other sector,” the Prime Minister assured while praising Energy Minister Awais Leghari and his team for developing the plan.
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Shehbaz stressed that industrial and agricultural growth was the key to drive economic recovery. “Industrial and agricultural development is essential for economic growth and job creation. We are taking all possible steps to improve Pakistan’s regional competitiveness and ease of doing business,” he said.
He recalled that under a similar initiative introduced last winter, industries and the agricultural sector consumed an additional 410 gigawatts of electricity – a measure that “kept the industrial wheel moving, increased exports and created job opportunities.”
Reflecting on the broader economic situation, Shehbaz said the transition from crisis to stability had been “difficult but achievable through teamwork and national determination.”
“The path from economic crisis to stability was certainly challenging,” he noted. “But through the tireless efforts of our economic team and the cooperation of all stakeholders, we made it possible. When our industries and agriculture thrive, Pakistan will free itself from the debt burden.”
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He said the country’s economic indicators had improved due to sound policies and expressed confidence that Pakistan would achieve “economic sovereignty” through continued cooperation and hard work.
During the meeting, the participants reviewed the current investment climate, production costs and strategies to attract foreign investment. Business representatives also presented recommendations to strengthen industry competitiveness and reduce operational challenges.
Business leaders appreciated the government’s macroeconomic reforms and said consistent and effective implementation of these policies could further boost investor confidence.
The meeting was also attended by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Economic Affairs Minister Ahad Khan Cheema, Railway Minister Hanif Abbasi, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, Commerce Minister Jam Kamal, National Food Security Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain, IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Finance Minister Bilal Azhar Kayani from relevant and senior official from the Ministry.
