Solarization of government buildings in Gilgit, Diamer divisions is expected to be completed by December 2026
The federal government would bear the cost of a 100 megawatt solar power project for Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday while chairing a review meeting in Islamabad on the initiative, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
The Prime Minister directed officials to speed up work on the project and ensure its completion at the earliest possible time. He also ordered independent third-party validation at all stages of implementation to ensure transparency.
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, Finance Minister Ahad Khan Cheema, Power Minister Awais Leghari, Minister for Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan Affairs Amir Muqam and senior government officials attended the meeting.
Time: 16 June 2026.
The review meeting on the project of 100 MW energy in Gilgit-Baltistan under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif was held today in Islamabad.
Speaking at the meeting, the Prime Minister said that 100 megawatt solar power for the federal government… pic.twitter.com/IQNf9IGcJL
— Prime Minister’s Office (@PakPMO) June 16, 2026
During the meeting, officials briefed the Prime Minister on the progress of the federal government’s solar energy initiatives in GB.
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According to the briefing, an 18-megawatt (MW) solar power project was implemented for government buildings across the region.
Solarization of government buildings in Gilgit and Diamer divisions is expected to be completed by December 2026, while work in Baltistan division is scheduled to be completed by October 2026.
Officials also informed the meeting that work was underway on an 82MW solar power project for households in Gilgit, Skardu, Chilas and Khaplu.
