Federal Minister for Power Sardar Owais Ahmed Khan Leghari has emphasized that the current government has no plans to impose taxes on imported solar panels. Instead, the government aims to promote the renewable energy sector. In a video message shared on social media, Leghari outlined the government’s stance on solar panel imports, highlighting the rejection of proposals to impose taxes on them. He expressed the government’s commitment to incentivize the use of solar energy and address challenges within the country’s power sector.

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Additionally, the minister noted the shift of agricultural tube wells to solar energy due to high energy prices and outlined the government’s efforts to encourage growth in the solar energy sector. The government’s decision to eliminate duties on plant, machinery, and raw materials for solar PV panels reflects its dedication to supporting solar energy initiatives. Moreover, the recent energy subsidy package introduced by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif aims to assist low-income households, but concerns remain about its adequacy in addressing public discontent regarding rising electricity rates.