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(a)   Share of coal in country’s energy mix is to be increased at least 19% by
       2030 and 50% by 2050.

(b)   In Sindh, estimated reserves of Thar coalfield are about 175 billion
       tons suitable for power generation. It is a cheap dependable
       energy sourceand can meet
Pakistan’s energy requirements for centuries.
(c)   Necessary infrastructure to support accessibility and availability of
       coal/lignite is available, which includes road/transport, communication,
       water & energy utilities, etc.
(d)   Indigenous resource and free from uncertainties of fuel supply.
(e)   To increase coal production from 2 million tons to 20 million tons
       upto 2015.
(f)    Maximum utilization of coal resources to meet increasing demand
       of energy and local industry.
(g)   Active participation of private sector in coal based industries.
(h)   Sustainable supply of energy through coal at competitive price to all
       sectors of economy.
 
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