In order to address challenges in the power sector, experts at the “Energy Dialogue” held at NUST, stressed the importance of innovation, digitalization, and investments.
In order to address challenges in the power sector, experts at the “Energy Dialogue” held at the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) Pakistan, stressed the importance of innovation, digitalization, and investments.
The US-Pak Centre for Advanced Studies in Energy (USPCAS-E) at NUST, in conjunction with the Pakistan Renewable Energy Coalition, organised the discussion.
Experts from the energy sector, policymakers, and representatives from various industries gathered for a dialogue titled “Resolving Energy Sector Crisis through Digitalization and Innovation” to discuss energy challenges of Pakistan and potential solutions through digitalization and innovation.
Dr. Adeel Waqas Ahmed, the principal of USPCAS-E, emphasised the significance of the dialogue in addressing the current issues facing Pakistan’s energy sector.
KE’s operational turnaround through innovation and digitalization was discussed by Ms. Sadia Dada, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, K-Electric, and Dr. Ashfaq Hasan Khan, Principal of NUST School of Social Sciences and Humanities (S3H), who also provided his thoughts on the policy. A panel discussion with participants from a variety of industries was also part of the event.
These participants included Dr. Kashif Imran, associate professor at USPCAS-E NUST; Mr. Naveed Qaiser, senior finance manager at CPPA; Mr. Amer Zia, chief distribution officer at KElectric; Mr. Noorul Arfeen Zuberi, senior advisor at China Three Gorges South Asia Investment Limited; and Mr. Amer Zia.
“We are pleased with the outcome of the dialogue and hope that it will contribute to resolving the energy crisis in Pakistan through digitalization and innovation,” said Pro-Rector of RIC-NUST Dr. Rizwan Riaz in his concluding remarks.
The majority of students were actively engaged in the conversation. The discussion highlighted the need for additional such events in the future.
KE is a Karachi-based utility company owned by Pakistani investors. Electricity distribution company K-Electric is vertically integrated and privately held. Incorporated under the then-current Companies Act of 2017, the Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) was established in 1913 to meet the power requirements of a small port town called Karachi.