ISLAMABAD: The government is paying special attention to exploit the potential of indigenous energy resources in order to produce cheap electricity and reduce reliance on imported fuel.

According to an official report, there is a renewed focus on Thar coal which was neglected by the previous government. Three thousand and three hundred megawatts of electricity is being produced from Thar. Over the last one year, four Thar coal projects, have been completed.

The coalition government has also envisaged ten thousand megawatts of solarization project. This also includes solarization of government buildings. The government is also seeking foreign investment in this green energy initiative.