Karachi – July 14, 2025 – Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has stated that the province has the capacity to overcome its chronic energy crisis, but only if it is granted the administrative authority and autonomy to fully harness and manage its own energy resources.
Speaking to the media in Karachi, Memon emphasized that Sindh possesses abundant natural energy reserves, including coal, wind, and solar potential, yet remains reliant on federal institutions that control policy and project execution. He argued that if the provincial government were empowered, it could transform Sindh into an energy-surplus region.
“Despite producing a major portion of Pakistan’s energy — including gas and coal — Sindh continues to face severe electricity shortfalls,” Memon said. “This injustice can only be resolved if Sindh is given its due share and authority in decision-making.”
Highlighting the example of the Thar coal project, he noted that Sindh has demonstrated its capability to launch and manage large-scale energy ventures. He pointed out that with better control over resources and grid access, the province could supply affordable electricity not only to its own residents but also to the national grid.
Memon criticized the federal government’s centralization of energy regulation and power distribution, which he said often results in delays, underfunding, and mismanagement of Sindh-based energy projects. He called for immediate policy reforms to grant provinces greater fiscal and administrative autonomy in the energy sector.
He also addressed the issue of load shedding, particularly in rural and underdeveloped areas of Sindh, attributing it to the lack of investment in infrastructure and the inefficient coordination between federal and provincial power bodies. He urged the federal government to decentralize the energy sector in line with the 18th Amendment, which grants provinces increased jurisdiction over their natural resources.
In his remarks, Memon reaffirmed the Sindh government’s commitment to renewable energy development, especially in wind corridors of Jhimpir and Gharo, and solar projects in desert regions. He said such projects not only address the power shortage but also create employment opportunities and contribute to environmentally sustainable growth.
The minister reiterated his party’s long-standing stance on provincial rights and insisted that equitable energy distribution is essential for national stability and economic development. He called on the federal authorities to act in the spirit of cooperative federalism, enabling provinces like Sindh to fully leverage their resource potential.
Memon’s statement reflects growing frustration within provincial circles over energy governance and the perceived imbalance in resource allocation and control. As demand for electricity continues to rise and energy infrastructure remains under strain, the debate over devolution of power in Pakistan’s energy sector is once again at the forefront.
