Govt to shift Thar mining operations to grid power

Govt to shift Thar mining operations to grid power

The Power Division has announced a major reform package for the Thar coal project, deciding to shift mining operations from diesel to electricity supplied through the national grid. According to an official statement, the decision was taken under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and on the strategic direction of the federal minister for power to resolve longstanding operational issues in Thar coal mining. The initiative marks a si…

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