ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has announced a series of new measures aimed at improving energy efficiency and combating environmental crimes, signaling a stronger national commitment to sustainability and green economic growth, officials said on Wednesday.

The National Transmission and Dispatch Company (NTDC) has introduced updated energy-saving models targeting both industrial and residential sectors. A key initiative involves the rollout of advanced insulation technology for buildings to stabilize indoor temperatures and reduce power consumption during peak summer months.

Officials said the new approach aligns with the Energy Use Building Codes, now being implemented nationwide under federal directives. The initiative is designed to reduce Pakistan’s reliance on imported energy and cut carbon emissions in line with global climate goals.

Speaking at a meeting with Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan, NTDC Chairman said the modernization of Pakistan’s energy sector was essential to sustain economic competitiveness.

“Improving efficiency and cutting energy costs will have a direct impact on GDP growth,” the NTDC chairman said. “The Engineering Development Board has been tasked with working closely with NTDC to accelerate the adoption of these initiatives.”

In a related development, Pakistan has also strengthened its partnership with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to curb environmental crimes, including illegal electronic waste trade, money laundering linked to wildlife trafficking, and illicit logging.

Officials said the enhanced cooperation with UNODC aims to improve inter-agency coordination, strengthen legal frameworks, and build capacity among law enforcement agencies to detect and prosecute offenders.

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Pakistan advances on energy efficiency and environmental crime prevention