Islamabad: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb today emphasized the critical role of the Pak Matiari-Lahore Transmission Company (PMLTC) in enhancing Pakistan’s infrastructure, particularly within the power sector. The discussion occurred during a meeting with PMLTC’s President and CEO Zhang Lei, alongside her deputies, focusing on the progress of significant projects and future opportunities in renewable energy.
According to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the Finance Minister praised PMLTC’s efforts in the ongoing Matiari-Lahore HVDC project and discussed broader impacts, including potential ventures into hybrid renewable energy and hydrogen production. Aurangzeb reaffirmed the government’s commitment to support these initiatives, highlighting their alignment with Pakistan’s economic and structural reforms. Zhang Lei acknowledged these efforts, expressing optimism about future collaboration and the role of these projects in Pakistan’s energy sector transformation.