ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has taken a major step towards transforming its energy landscape, with the Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) approving the High-Level Design of the National Integrated Energy Plan (IEP) 2027–2060.
The approval lays the foundation for 33-year national energy roadmap designed to bring greater coordination, efficiency and long-term stability to Pakistan’s energy sector.
Presented by the Ministry of Energy’s Power Division, the IEP aims to replace fragmented, sector-by-sector planning with an integrated national approach. Federal and provincial institutions will be encouraged to plan together, helping Pakistan make better use of its energy resources, infrastructure and investments.
The plan is built around four interconnected priorities: Energy, Economics, Equity and Environment. Energy pillar focuses on building a secure, reliable and resilient energy system capable of meeting the country’s future needs. Economics pillar seeks a more competitive and financially sustainable energy sector, while Equity places affordable, accessible and inclusive energy at the heart of the transition.
Meanwhile, the Environment pillar aims to support a cleaner, low-carbon and climate-resilient energy future.
At its core, IEP is designed to deliver one clear outcome for consumers: reliable, affordable and accessible energy for all. Better coordination between federal and provincial departments could reduce duplication, improve investment decisions and make better use of existing infrastructure. More efficient planning could ultimately help bring down the overall cost of energy while strengthening the reliability of supply.
The roadmap also opens the door to greater use of Pakistan’s indigenous energy resources, reducing dependence on expensive imported energy wherever domestic alternatives are economically and technically feasible.
Renewable energy is expected to play a greater role, while emerging technologies such as energy storage can help strengthen the country’s future energy system and support the integration of cleaner power sources.
The plan goes beyond immediate energy challenges by linking future development with economic growth, social inclusion and environmental sustainability.
By bringing energy security, affordability, universal access, economic sustainability and climate resilience into one framework, Pakistan is laying the groundwork for a more coordinated and future-ready energy sector.
The CCoE’s approval of the High-Level Design marks the first major milestone towards the formulation of the National Integrated Energy Plan 2027–2060.
