Pakistan, May 13 -- Energy Minister Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari said Pakistan is steadily reducing its dependence on imported fuel for electricity generation. He stated that the share of indigenous energy sources is expected to rise significantly over the next four to five years. The remarks were made during a National Assembly session responding to concerns over solar policy changes.

Leghari said 74 percent of Pakistan's electricity is currently generated from local sources, while 26 percent relies on imported coal and gas. He added that this reliance is expected to fall further as local energy capacity expands. The government aims to increase the share of domestic energy to nearly 96 percent in the coming years.

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