
Awais Leghari
Awais Leghari is the Power Minister of Pakistan, known for his efforts in implementing comprehensive reforms in the energy sector. Recently, he briefed the cabinet on initiatives that led to a significant reduction in industrial cross-subsidies and the solarisation of tube wells in Balochistan, contributing to substantial savings in the power sector.
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PM tells provincial govts to take strict action against those hoarding petroleum products - PakistanPower Minister Awais Leghari exchanged an MoU with Energy Minister Taalaibek Ibraev.
Pakistan ready to provide Kyrgyzstan access to regional and global markets through our ports, says PM Shehbaz - PakistanPower Minister Awais Leghari invited Turkish investors to participate in the privatisation of Pakistan's Discos.
Turkiye, Pakistan forge energy cooperation - BusinessPower Minister Awais Leghari called the move a 'bold step', pointing out that 'circular debt has burdened the energy sector for a long time'.
Aurangzeb terms Rs1.2tr circular debt deal ‘largest financing’ in Pakistan’s history - PakistanPower Minister Awais Leghari delivered a briefing on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
KP govt releases Rs800m for flood-hit areas, Rs500m for worst-affected Buner as deaths hit 341 - PakistanMinister for Power Division Awais Leghari will look after activities in Buner.
Death toll in KP floods climbs to 323 as rescue operations continue - PakistanMinister for Power Division Awais Leghari will look after activities in Buner.
PM Shehbaz orders ministers to supervise relief operations after KP floods leave 314 dead, 156 injured - PakistanAwais Leghari is the Minister for Power who dismissed reports regarding Nepra's approval of a multi-year tariff.
Senate calls for swift justice in Balochistan killings - PakistanPower Minister Awais Leghari announced that he...
Cartoon: 13 July, 2025 - NewspaperPower Minister Awais Leghari announced that he will soon present a revised strategy for reforming the existing solar policy.
Solar policy - Newspaper - DAWN.COMPower Minister Awais Leghari claimed a Rs191bn cut in FY25 losses via better recoveries and theft control.
SOEs’ profit falls as power sector losses hit Rs5.9tr - BusinessPower Minister Awais Leghari is making another attempt to convince the federal cabinet to curtail returns on solar net metering.
Power minister renews push to slash solar net metering - Pakistan
Federal Power Minister Awais Leghari instructed power distribution companies to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply during Muharram.
Power Division instructs Discos to take steps to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply in Muharram - Pakistan
Power Minister Awais Leghari announced the signing of term sheets with commercial banks for an Islamic finance facility to address power sector debt.
Govt signs $4.5bn loans with local banks to ease power sector debt - PakistanAurangzeb mentioned that Power Minister Awais Leghari has given plenty of press conferences on load-shedding.
‘Fantastic story on inflation’: Economic Survey shows ambitious GDP growth for FY25 - BusinessPower Minister Awais Leghari expressed serious concerns over recent decisions of the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) pertaining to K-Electric.
Government to challenge ‘K-Electric friendly’ Nepra rulings - PakistanEnergy Minister Awais Leghari said the government was finalising a plan to supply 7,000-megawatt electricity to Pakistan’s export industry.
First power equipment dashboard unveiled to boost industry - BusinessA delegation comprising the PML-N leader, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, and Energy Minister Awais Leghari called on Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori in Karachi today.
Govt achieved economic revival under PM Shehbaz, will provide relief in next budget: Sanaullah - PakistanAwais Leghari is the Minister of Energy of Pakistan who condemned India's suspension of the Indus Water Treaty.
Menakar Potensi Perang Nuklir India-PakistanAwais Leghari criticized India's suspension of the Indus Water Treaty as an act of water warfare.
Nach Anschlag in Kaschmir: Spannungen zwischen Indien und Pakistan nehmen zu - PolitikAwais Leghari criticized India's suspension of the Indus Water Treaty as an act of water warfare.
Nach Anschlag in Kaschmir: Spannungen zwischen Indien und Pakistan nehmen zu - PolitikAwais Leghari described India's suspension of the Indus Water Treaty as a declaration of 'water war'.
হামলাকারীদের ‘পৃথিবীর শেষ প্রান্ত পর্যন্ত’ তাড়া করে খুঁজে বের করব: নরেন্দ্র মোদি
Pakistan’s Minister of Power Awais Leghari on Wednesday called the move 'an act of warfare.'
What happened in Pahalgam and why is the attack escalating India-Pakistan tensions?Power Minister Awais Leghari was appreciated by the prime minister for his role in securing savings from IPPs.
Major relief in power bills for homes, industry - PakistanPower Minister Awais Leghari told the meeting about the savings from revisions to power purchase agreements.
Govt claims Rs3.5tr saved through revised power deals - BusinessPower Minister Awais Leghari informed the meeting about the savings from revisions to power purchase agreements.
Govt claims Rs3.5tr saved thru revised power deals - BusinessAwais Leghari attended the meeting on power sector issues.
IMF shoots down plan to cut power tariffs, for now - PakistanPower Minister Awais Leghari discussed potential opportunities for global crypto miners to benefit from Pakistan’s excess electricity.
Govt plans to use surplus electricity for crypto mining - PakistanAwais Leghari is the federal minister for energy who recently came under fire amid reports about changes in net-metering contracts.
INFRASTRUCTURE: THE SOLAR CONUNDRUM - Newspaper
Power Minister Awais Leghari stressed that duty or taxation would have also negatively affected off-grid solarisation and agricultural tubewells.
Solar users face higher costs as policy revised - Pakistan






































































