FPCCI Advocates Solar Shift for Economic Gain

Lahore, July 07, 2025, 12:07 PM PKT — The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has boldly advocated a nationwide shift to solar energy, promising major environmental and economic gains, per Shahid Imran, convener of the FPCCI Regional Committee on Food, during a meeting with industrialists led by Zia Ur Rehman. With over 300 sunny days annually, Pakistan holds immense solar potential, offering a path to slash reliance on costly imported fossil fuels, ease budget strain, and reduce the trade deficit, while tackling energy shortages with reliable electricity for homes, businesses, and industry.

Imran emphasized off-grid solar systems for rural areas, boosting farming and living standards, contingent on targeted policies, financial incentives, and public-private collaboration to forge a robust, secure energy economy. Web context confirms solar viability (e.g., 1,000 MW capacity potential), while posts found on X show enthusiasm—some support sustainability, others question infrastructure. Critically, the narrative of “energy transformation” may mask implementation challenges—web data points to investment gaps, and X sentiment suggests distrust in policy execution, hinting at potential delays.