Pakistan’s Solar Revolution Gains Momentum Through Public Participation: Musadik Malik

Independent report

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is advancing towards a more inclusive and sustainable energy future through a people-led solar revolution, with public participation playing a central role in expanding access to affordable and clean electricity, Federal Minister for Climate Change Dr Musadik Masood Malik has said.

Addressing the People-Led Solar Revolution event, the minister said the growing adoption of solar energy was opening new avenues for citizens to participate directly in electricity generation, transforming them from conventional consumers into active stakeholders in the country’s energy transition.

Dr Musadik Malik said wider access to solar power could significantly reduce household electricity costs, particularly benefiting communities in rural and underserved areas. He noted that decentralised energy generation would also strengthen national energy self-reliance and reduce dependence on conventional sources.

Emphasising the social and economic dimensions of the initiative, the minister said the government aimed to ensure that the benefits of the solar revolution reached all segments of society. Special emphasis would be placed on engaging young people and women in solar energy initiatives, creating opportunities for participation, empowerment and economic advancement.

He said the transition towards clean, affordable and sustainable energy required collective efforts, with citizens serving as key partners in the process.

The minister stressed that a people-centred approach to renewable energy was essential for building a resilient energy system and advancing Pakistan’s commitment to a cleaner and more sustainable future.