British High Commissioner Jane Marriott CMG OBE has seen first-hand how UK partnerships with Pakistan are leading the global transition to green energy.
The Atlas Solar Farm, supported by the UK government’s development finance institution -- British International Investment, provides an additional 100MW of clean and affordable power to over 100,000 residential consumers. In turn, this helps them to avoid 106,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions per annum.
The high commissioner said: “Pakistan has immense potential to be a leader in solar, which could power the whole country. The UK is already investing in this innovation, playing a key role in a healthier more sustainable future."
While in south Punjab, the HC met with development partners, including Maries Stopes Society, Additional Chief Secretary South Punjab Captain (retd) Saqib Zafar, and Multan Commissioner Eng Amir Khattak.
The UK has supported the Punjab government in reducing its unsustainable debt by Rs469 billion by streamlining wheat operations and reducing liabilities by Rs2.7 trillion through pension reform.
She also visited the MG Apparel manufacturing plant, a subsidiary of Mahmood Textiles Limited, which is one of Pakistan’s biggest supporters and leading exporters of clothing to the UK.
