In a significant move to promote sustainable energy generation and modern waste management, the federal government has constituted an 18-member task force to formulate a comprehensive national Waste-to-Energy (WtE) policy aimed at addressing regulatory gaps and attracting investment in the sector.
According to an official notification issued by the Power Division, the task force has been established on the directives of the Prime Minister to review the existing framework and recommend measures for the development of waste-to-energy projects across the country.
Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari will head the task force as convenor, while Federal Minister for Climate Change Musadik Malik and Minister of State for Finance Bilal Kiyani are among its key members. Senior officials from relevant ministries, including Climate Change and Inter-Provincial Coordination, will also participate in the policy-making process.
To ensure nationwide representation, the body includes members from all provinces, as well as Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Representatives from local government, energy and environmental departments have been included to strengthen coordination and implementation.
The task force also brings together major industry stakeholders, including representatives from DG Cement, Fauji Cement and Bestway Cement, alongside officials from the Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB), Capital Development Authority (CDA) and environmental agencies.
Under its mandate, the body will examine international best practices, identify legal, financial, regulatory and operational barriers, and propose reforms to accelerate waste-to-energy development. It will also prepare a national policy framework with a clear implementation roadmap to encourage private sector participation.
The task force has been directed to submit its recommendations within one month. Officials believe the initiative could open new avenues for clean energy production, reduce environmental pollution and provide a long-term solution to Pakistan’s growing waste management challenges.
