Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced the Roshan Maeeshat (Bright Economy) Power Package aimed at supporting Pakistan’s industrial and agricultural sectors to promote economic growth and job creation.
During a meeting with experts from the industrial and agricultural sectors and representatives of the business community, the Prime Minister unveiled the new relief package, which will provide discounted electricity for the next three years, from November 2025 to October 2028.
Under the initiative, the industrial sector, which currently pays Rs. 34 per unit, and the agricultural sector, which pays Rs. 38 per unit, will both receive additional electricity at a reduced rate of Rs. 22.98 per unit throughout the year.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized that the cost of the relief package would not be passed on to domestic or other consumer groups, ensuring that the support directly benefits industries and farmers.
He lauded Minister for Power Sardar Awais Leghari and his team for their efforts in designing the package, describing it as a major step toward economic revitalization.
“The growth of industry and agriculture is essential for Pakistan’s economic development and job creation,” the Prime Minister said, adding that the government was taking all possible measures to enhance the competitiveness of local industries and farmers in the regional market.
Highlighting the success of last winter’s power relief package, the Prime Minister said the industrial and agricultural sectors had consumed an additional 410 gigawatts of electricity, which helped boost exports and create employment opportunities.
“The journey from economic crisis to stability was challenging, but it became possible through the hard work of our economic team and the cooperation of the business community,” he noted.
He further stated that as industrial and agricultural growth continues, Pakistan will move closer to freeing itself from external debt. “By the grace of Allah, our economic indicators have improved due to sound policies — but we must continue to work harder,” he said.
Expressing optimism, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said he was confident that, with collective effort and continued dedication, Pakistan would soon achieve economic self-reliance.
