Pakistan and Türkiye have signed three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at expanding technical cooperation and institutional collaboration in the power sector, marking a significant step towards modernising Pakistan’s electricity infrastructure and governance framework.
The agreements were signed during high-level energy consultations held in Istanbul, between Pakistan’s Independent System and Market Operator (ISMO) and Energy Exchange Istanbul (EPIAŞ), ISMO and the Turkish Electricity Transmission Corporation (TEİAŞ), and the Power Planning and Monitoring Company (PPMC) and the Turkish Electricity Distribution Corporation (TEDAŞ).
The MoUs establish formal frameworks for cooperation in key areas, including electricity market development, transmission planning, distribution management, power system operations, ancillary services regulations, digitalisation, institutional strengthening, capacity building and the exchange of technical expertise. The collaboration will also enable Pakistan to benefit from Türkiye’s experience in post-privatisation governance and the management of a modern, competitive electricity market.
Federal Minister for Energy (Power Division) Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari described the agreements as an important milestone in strengthening Pakistan’s energy institutions through strategic collaboration with leading Turkish organisations. He said the partnership would facilitate the transfer of operational knowledge, engineering expertise and international best practices to support ongoing reforms aimed at improving efficiency, governance and service delivery across the power sector.
The Turkish side reaffirmed its commitment to long-term cooperation and welcomed expanded engagement through joint technical projects, expert exchanges, training programmes and study visits.
The government views the agreements as a key outcome of the Pakistan-Türkiye energy dialogue, reinforcing the growing strategic partnership between the two countries while supporting Pakistan’s efforts to build a more resilient, technologically advanced and sustainable power sector.
