First Meeting of SHU Center for Policy Research & Sustainability (CPRS)

The first meeting of the Energy Policy Working Group of the Salim Habib University Center for Policy Research & Sustainability (CPRS), a think tank focused on innovative solutions for sustainable growth in Pakistan, took place on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, with the aim of developing a policy to advise the government on electricity conservation and lead initiatives for sustainable energy practices.

The meeting was attended by energy experts from all over Pakistan, including Mr. Syed Musharraf Ali, CEO & Founder, GMS Pharma & Energy, who has extensive experience in energy conservation, optimization, and cogeneration, Mr. Aadil Riaz, Director Human Resources, Pakistan Cables Limited, who has previously been associated with K Electric Limited, Dr. Faisal Javaid, Dr. Asim Ahsan, and Mr. Wali Farooqi, Research Officers from the Institute of Policy Studies, Islamabad Office, who are well-versed in energy-related policy publications, Dr. Fahad Bin Abdullah, Assistant Professor, Department of Environment and Energy Management, Institute of Business Management, who possesses a strong background in energy security, Mr. Qazi Sajid Ali, Wind Power Turbine expert and former Managing Director at BASF, and Mr. Jalal Ahmed Khan, Consultant and energy conservation expert.

Vice Chancellor SHU Prof. Dr. Syed Irfan Hyder, Member Board of Governors Mr. Tariq Amin, Registrar Dr. Muhammad Hussain Habib, and Librarian Ms. Sadia Arshad were also present.

As renewable energy sources like solar and wind decentralize the generation and distribution of power, the inefficiencies of traditional Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and Generation Companies (GENCOs) have been exposed, leading to increased cost issues, public pressures and protests, and other problems. The Energy Policy Working Group of the SHU CPRS aims to address these challenges by providing solutions that reduce the dependency on centralized, large-scale power producers and support a more sustainable energy future.