India, Pakistan to conduct feasibility studies for export of power

Indian and Pakistani experts have agreed to conduct feasibility studies and identify points for the proposed import of 500 MW of electricity from India, Press Trust of India (PTI) reported. The matter was discussed during the second meeting of a group of experts from the two countries in Islamabad. Pakistan is mulling a proposal to import power from India to overcome a crippling energy shortfall that has affected industrial output and triggered violent protests in several cities. The experts discussed proposals for electricity trade, including the building of a high voltage direct current ( HVDC) link to transfer 500 MW from India to Pakistan, officials said. Besides agreeing to conduct feasibility studies on both sides of the border, the experts discussed the issue of raising funds for fulfilling infrastructure requirements.