National Power Policy, 2013 (Pakistan)

The vision for the National Power Policy of 2013 is that Pakistan will develop the most efficient and consumer centric power generation, transmission and distribution system that meets the needs of its population and boosts its economy in a sustainable and affordable manner. 

To achieve the long-term vision of the power sector and overcome its challenges, the Government of Pakistan has set the following nine goals: 

1. Build a power generation capacity that can meet Pakistan’s energy needs in a sustainable manner
2. Create a culture of energy conservation and responsibility
3. Ensure the generation of inexpensive and affordable electricity for domestic, commercial and industrial use by using indigenous resources such as coal (Thar coal) and hydel
4. Minimize pilferage and adulteration in fuel supply
5. Promote world class efficiency in power generation
6. Create a cutting edge transmission network
7. Minimize inefficiencies in the distribution system
8. Minimize financial losses across the system
9. Align the ministries involved in the energy sector and improve the governance of all related federal and provincial departments as well as regulators

The process of policy and strategy formulation is informed by the organizing principles of:

• Efficiency
• Competition
• Sustainability