Pakistani Prime Minister leaves for 2-day visit to Tajikistan

Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif left here for a two-day visit to Tajikistan, Pakistani channel Geo News reported on its website. 

He will attend the launch ceremony of CASA 1000 power project.

The Pakistani Foreign Office on Tuesday said the visit comes at the invitation of President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon.

The Prime Minister will be accompanied by Minister of Water and Power Khwaja Muhammad Asif, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sayed Tariq Fatemi and senior officials.

The leaders from participating countries and other stakeholders are also expected to participate in the launching ceremony of CASA 1000. 

Under CASA 1000 Project, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan will supply 1300 MW of electricity to Pakistan (1000 MW) and Afghanistan (300 MW) during the summer season.

The project is expected to be completed by 2018.

The electricity purchased under this project will help mitigate electricity deficit of Pakistan in summer season.

Source: MENA