Pakistan invites Chinese companies to invest in renewable energy to cut reliance on fuel imports

ISLAMABAD (PEN) : Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi, has invited Chinese companies to invest in Pakistan’s renewable energy and offshore wind sectors to address the country’s energy crisis and reduce reliance on costly fuel imports. Speaking at a seminar in Fuzhou, he highlighted Pakistan’s potential for renewable energy, including its 1,000-kilometer coastline ideal for offshore wind development. He emphasized the need for bilateral cooperation in technology, infrastructure, and regulatory frameworks. With only 7% of Pakistan’s energy coming from renewables, the government is keen to modernize power systems and enhance cross-border energy collaboration, as discussed during recent high-level meetings with Chinese and Iranian officials.