PM Shehbaz Champions Pakistan’s Solar Power Revolution at COP31 in Turkiye

ANTALYA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday underscored Pakistan’s remarkable solar power expansion at the COP31 summit in Turkiye, where global leaders convene to explore collaborative strategies to tackle climate change.

This year’s summit emphasizes the transition to a low-carbon future, with delegates from nearly 200 nations gathering in the Mediterranean resort city as global greenhouse gas emissions remain stubbornly high amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions and economic challenges.

During a high-level dialogue on clean energy transition titled ‘35 by 35: Powering the Future’, PM Shehbaz remarked, “In my country, an extraordinary transition has already taken place. In just two years, Pakistan has added nearly 22 gigawatts of rooftop solar capacity — a quiet revolution by ordinary citizens seeking affordable power and a cleaner, more predictable future.”

He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the ambitious goals of the 35 by 35 initiative, highlighting the potential for solar energy to transform the nation’s energy landscape and contribute to global climate efforts.