Pakistan’s energy sector has been on the radar of many investment agencies for its extensive potential; for over three decades UET Peshawar has played a significant role in the research. Subsequently, USAID grants USD 20 million to the institute to counter the challenges faced by the country’s energy sector by finding innovative solutions.
Dr. Ifitikhar Hussain, the university’s vice chancellor made the information public during an open forum in the city. During the address Hussain spoke highly of USAID’s contribution to the socio-economic development of Pakistan through USPCASE. He further spoke of the role that UET has played in recognizing the problems that cause obstacles in the progress of the country’s energy sector; the institute has been a pioneer in proposing solutions pertaining province and the country’s energy.
The US-Pakistan Center for Advance Studies in Energy (USPCASE), University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Peshawar arranged for the forum discussion. Asad Qaiser, Speaker Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and other distinguished personalities from the province were in attendance.
Asad Qaiser pointed the forum’s attention to the energy crisis faced by the province which in turn has led to many problems and has put Khyber Paktunkhwa’s development in jeopardy and need immediate attention. Qaiser also appreciated the UET Peshawar and USPCASE’s dedication towards recognizing the problems faced by the energy sector. The speaker also brought attention to KP’s initiative of naming USPCASE an official consultant for the energy sector; he ended his address by putting forward a recommendation for USOCASE to work in collaboration with the province’s Apex Committee on energy.
Three important sectors to be taken care of
USPCASE is funded by the USAID and aims at bringing the states’ three important sectors namely academics, state and industry together. The Center for Advanced Studies has dedicated its research solely to energy requirements of the country.
$127 million have been given in funds and four Pakistani universities have been affiliated with three universities from the United States by the USAID program. Through USPCASE, the USAID program has also played the role of a supporter for the country in the energy, water agriculture and food security areas.
