Islamabad: September 15, 2025: At the first anniversary of the 884 MW Suki Kinari Hydropower Project, Planning Minister Prof. Ahsan Iqbal highlights how this milestone under CPEC is powering Pakistan’s growth, strengthening energy security, and transforming Pakistan's development journey. He emphasized that CPEC has been instrumental in turning strategic visions into tangible progress, providing energy, infrastructure, and economic opportunities that uplift millions of lives.

Key highlights of SukiKinari Hydropower Project:

i.   Powering over 1 million homes with clean, renewable energy

ii.  Creating 6000+ jobs and boosting local industry

iii.  Driving infrastructure development, including connectivity, digital highways, and social projects

iv.  Uplifting communities with reliable energy for homes, hospitals, schools, and industries

v.   Paving the way for a greener, prosperous Pakistan through sustainable energy and innovation

Planning Minister Prof. Ahsan Iqbal speaking on the occassion also highlights that under CPEC, Pakistan has attracted over $25 billion in investments, translating into numerous early-harvest and long-term projects across energy, infrastructure, and social sectors. From hydropower plants like Suki Kinari to wind and solar energy parks, motorways, fiber-optic networks, and hospitals, CPEC has delivered tangible results that are reshaping Pakistan’s development landscape and strengthening its strategic partnership with China.