Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari
Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari is a Pakistani politician and the current Minister for Power, known for his role in negotiating significant cost savings from independent power producers (IPPs) in an effort to reduce electricity tariffs for consumers. His leadership in the power sector aims to restructure agreements and enhance transparency in the country's energy contracts.
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Federal Minister for Power Division and Energy Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari said that a new tariff policy is to be announced soon.
PM Shehbaz to announce new tariff policy to make industries more competitive: Awais Leghari - Pakistan
Pakistan· 2025-05-29
Power Minister Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari confirmed no reduction in base electricity tariff so far.
Power minister concedes no cut in base tariff yet - BusinessPakistan· 2025-04-05
Power Minister Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari informed the lenders about the government's plans to rationalise solar net metering and offer cheaper electricity.
IPPs can opt for audit or arbitration, lenders told - BusinessPakistan· 2025-03-04
Power Minister Leghari assured the panel that the government would neither discourage solar systems nor impose any tax.
Govt claims saving Rs1.5tr by revisiting IPP contracts - BusinessPakistan· 2025-02-25
