CPEC minimized power shortage in Pakistan: Energy ministry

According to the Ministry of Energy, CPEC energy projects have begun to alleviate the power shortfall. From 2013 to 2018, the ministry stated that 11,650 MW of electricity was added to the national grid system. During this time, work on local Thar Coal-based projects began for the first time in the country. According to the ministry, CPEC has begun work on Thar coal power generation projects. It stated that the Thar Coal Power Project, with a capacity of 660 megawatts, has already provided low-cost electricity. Work on the 884 MW Sukki Kinari hydel project began in 2018 and is expected to operational in 2024. Similarly, the 720 MW Karrot project was initiated in 2017 and will begin supplying power to the national grid in July.