Senior officials of a Chinese company met Punjab CM Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, here today and expressed interest in setting up the project for generating energy through LNG in Punjab. Speaking on the occasion, CM said that speedy measures are being taken for overcoming energy crisis. He said that government has evolved a solid strategy for generating energy through coal, solar, wind and other sources.
He said that government is endeavouring for generating energy through cheap sources therefore we are paying attention for setting up energy projects through gas and coal. He said that LNG terminal in Karachi will start function in the beginning of next year. The Chief Minister while welcoming the interest expressed by Chinese company for setting up power plant through LNG said that a practicable plan should be evolved in this regard. Special Assistant Azm-ul-Haq, Additional Chief Secretary Energy, Chairman Punjab Power Development Company Arif Saeed and other concerned officials were also present on the occasion.