Pakistan targets 50 percent renewable energy by 2035

Islamabad: Pakistan plans to increase renewable energy generation to 50 percent of its total electricity production by 2035 as part of a long-term clean energy transition. Under the plan, the country also aims to shut down or convert 14,000 megawatts of electricity currently generated from fossil fuel power plants by the same year. The move is intended to reduce dependence on costly imported fuels, lower pollution, and expand cleaner energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydropower. This policy matters because cheaper and cleaner power can support industries, households, construction activity, and long-term economic stability. It may also increase investment in solar parks, grid infrastructure, and energy-linked real estate. Can renewable energy reshape Pakistan’s growth model?