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The federal government has moved forward with the Integrated Energy Plan (IEP) framework as it continues efforts to address persistent circular debt and coordination gaps across the energy sector.
The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) has approved the proposed architecture, governance structure and roadmap for the Integrated Energy Plan, aimed at improving coordination among the ministries of power, petroleum and water resources.
According to official documents, the Prime Minister’s Office had directed the Ministry of Energy to establish an inter-ministerial coordination mechanism and develop an Integrated Energy Plan in consultation with federal and provincial stakeholders. The plan is mandated under the National Electricity Policy 2021, approved by the Council of Common Interests (CCI).
An inter-ministerial meeting was held in September 2025 under the chairmanship of the Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, with participation from the ministries of Power, Petroleum, Water Resources and Economic Affairs. A subsequent secretary-level meeting in October 2025 reviewed the proposed Integrated Energy Planning Ecosystem and roadmap, which later received approval from the CCoE.
The CCoE approved the formation of a steering committee along with its terms of reference. It also cleared the establishment of an Energy Information System (EIS) through integration of databases maintained by relevant ministries and organizations. The proposal was endorsed by federal ministries, all provinces and Gilgit-Baltistan. It also received support from the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC).
Separately, Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has received the seventh instalment of Rs 7.725 billion from Power Holding (Private) Limited (PHL) as part of an approved mechanism to settle circular debt-related interest payments.
In a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange, OGDCL said the total interest amount of Rs 92 billion will be paid in twelve equal monthly instalments starting July 2025. The latest payment reflects ongoing implementation of the government’s circular debt settlement plan in the energy sector.
