Chinese firm assures to complete power projects in time
By Khalid Amin

ISLAMABAD—Federal Minister for Water and Power, Raja Pervez Ashraf expressed determinaton that Pakistan is fully committed to provide basic facilities to the consumers saying “we would remove all bottlenecks to facilitate the foreign investors to invest in the power sector in Pakistan as there are great opportunities in this sector.
“Today Pakistan is facing great challenges especially in power sector as the shortage of energy has badly affected the country’s economy.” He made these observations while talking to 4 members Chinese delegation headed by Mr. Si Zefu, Chairman M/S Dongfang Electric company (DEC), who called him here Tuesday. Secretary and Advisor, ministry of water and power and MD, PEPCO and other senior officers of Wapda and the Ministry were also present in the meeting.
The Minister welcomed the delegation and informed about the current energy crisis situation faced by Pakistan. He invited the Chinese firm to participate in power sector and requested the company to complete the projects, contracted by the DEC in Pakistane.
The Minister said” we recognize the professional experience of the company” and expressed hope that this Ministry would be benefitted with its expertise.
He said that they had close and brotherly relation with the neighbor country China from decades and have full confidence on its hard working and credible companies. He said that Pakistan expect that Chinese government would extend its support and assistance enabling Pakistan to overcome the power crisis, he added.
The Chairman of the company stated that the company was well aware of the power situation in Pakistan and assured that it would complete the project as per schedule. They also expressed their interest to take part in various other projects in Pakistan in future.
M/S Dongfang Electric Corporation is a China’s state owned company specialized in power equipment manufacturing . DEC has already completed the hydropower plant at Ghazi Barotha Project which is delivering 1450 MW. They are currently working on five other power projects of 869MW. Now PEPCO is going to sign another contract today with DEC for construction of 525 MW combined Cycle Thermal Power Plant at Chickoki Malian.
The Minister appreciated the efforts of the company and thanked them for extending their support in this respect.