Federal Minister for Energy Muhammad Ali Raja, also known as Ali Raja, has expressed his disappointment and frustration over a missed meeting with a Korean team that was scheduled to discuss the appointment of a new chief for the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA). The meeting was supposed to take place on Tuesday, but unfortunately, it did not materialize due to unforeseen circumstances. The Korean team had arrived in Pakistan to hold talks with the government regarding the appointment of a new NEPRA chief, but the meeting was cancelled at the last minute. The minister was looking forward to the meeting, as it was an opportunity to discuss the future of the energy sector in Pakistan and the role that NEPRA would play in it. The NEPRA chief is a crucial position, as the authority is responsible for regulating the electricity sector in Pakistan. The minister had hoped to use the meeting as a chance to brief the Korean team on the government’s vision for the energy sector and to seek their input and expertise. However, with the meeting cancelled, the minister is now left to wonder what could have been. The minister’s disappointment is understandable, given the importance of the meeting and the potential benefits that it could have brought. The energy sector in Pakistan is in dire need of reform, and the appointment of a new NEPRA chief is a crucial step in that process. The minister had been looking forward to the meeting as a chance to move the process forward and to make progress on the government’s plans for the energy sector. Despite the setback, the minister remains committed to his goals and is determined to find a way to make the meeting happen. The minister’s office has announced that a new meeting will be scheduled soon, and the minister is hopeful that it will be a success. The energy sector in Pakistan is a complex and challenging one, but the minister is confident that with the right leadership and expertise, it can be transformed and made more efficient. The minister’s vision for the energy sector includes a range of reforms, including the introduction of new technologies and the improvement of existing infrastructure. The minister believes that these reforms will help to reduce the cost of electricity and make it more accessible to the people of Pakistan. The minister is also keen to promote the use of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, and to reduce the country’s reliance on fossil fuels. Overall, the minister’s disappointment over the missed meeting is understandable, but he remains committed to his goals and is determined to make progress on the government’s plans for the energy sector.
Thu. Jul 24th, 2025