Federal Minister for Energy Owais Leghari met with World Bank Country Director Najy Benhassine and energy experts in Islamabad to discuss the Matiari-Moro-Rahim Yar Khan transmission line project.

According to sources, the meeting focused on the feasibility and potential benefits of the project, with detailed deliberations between the minister and World Bank specialists.

Minister of State Abdul Rehman Kanju was also present as various aspects of the project were reviewed.

Minister Owais Leghari emphasised the importance of the National Transmission & Dispatch Company’s control in ensuring the project’s success.

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He highlighted that the transmission line is crucial for Pakistan’s energy sustainability and stressed the need for an effective resolution of the “Right of Way” issue to facilitate its smooth implementation.

The project aims to enhance Pakistan’s energy infrastructure, improving reliability and efficiency in the power sector.