Federal Minister for Energy, Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari held a meeting with World Bank Country Director Najy Benhassine, World Bank Group experts, and IFC Country Manager Zeeshan Sheikh in Islamabad on Friday.

The primary objective of the meeting was to discuss the initial feasibility of the Matiari-Moro-Rahim Yar Khan Transmission Line project.

This project is a key component of Pakistan's energy infrastructure, designed to improve the stability and performance of the national transmission network.

The Federal Minister clarified that under any procurement model, the National Transmission and Dispatch Company (NTDC) must retain control over the transmission system and operations, while tariffs will be determined according to NEPRA regulations to ensure the sustainability of the project.

The Federal Minister also emphasized that, while the project has numerous benefits, its success depends on the effective resolution of the "right of way" issue.