Pakistan, Oct. 19 -- The All Pakistan Business Forum (APBF) has called for greater reliance on affordable domestic energy sources, improved power generation efficiency and better fuel planning to stabilise electricity costs and strengthen industrial competitiveness amid rising fuel expenses.

In a joint statement, APBF President Syed Maaz Mahmood and Chairman Ibrahim Qureshi said Pakistan could reduce pressure on electricity consumers by making better use of indigenous energy resources, improving the availability of nuclear power plants and minimising dependence on expensive imported fuels.

They said the latest power generation data highlighted the importance of a balanced and cost-effective energy mix, adding that sustainable reductions...