EIA Public Hearing: Power Interconnection Project (Ghazi Barotha–Faisalabad West & Islamabad West) by National Grid Pakistan
EIA Public Hearing · Chiniot · Dunya,
Notice advertisement published in Dunya on Saturday, 24 October 2026, listed under Chiniot. Issued by EIA Public Hearing. The last date printed on the advertisement is Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
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Issuer: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Punjab in coordination with National Grid Pakistan.
Purpose: Public hearing for the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the proposed power interconnection works linking Ghazi Barotha and Tarbela with the 500 kV Islamabad West and 500 kV Faisalabad West grid stations. The implementing agency is National Grid Pakistan under the Ministry of Energy.
Project components:
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| i | 500 kV double-circuit transmission line from Ghazi Barotha to Faisalabad West Substation (277 km) |
| ii | 500 kV double-circuit transmission line from Ghazi Barotha to Islamabad West Substation (length specified) |
| iii | 220 kV double-circuit transmission line for in/out of 220 kV system at Islamabad West Substation (21 km) |
| iv | 220 kV double-circuit transmission line for in/out of Tarbela‑Kamra/other 220 kV system at Islamabad West Substation (12.5 km) |
Location: Transmission corridor passes through five districts in Punjab: Chiniot, Sargodha, Khushab, Talagang and Attock. Primary hearing venue is in District Chiniot.
Public hearing schedule and participation:
| Date | Day | Time | Venue / Online |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-10 | Tuesday | 11:00 AM | Existing 500 kV Faisalabad West Grid Station, Bhawana–Panja Road, District Chiniot; Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/93730012067 |
How to access the EIA and submit comments: The EIA report is available for review on the EPA Punjab e-Library (https://epapunjab.gov.pk/elibrary). Stakeholders and affected persons may submit written comments to the Director EIA, EPA Punjab (address listed) or via the EPA Punjab e-Library comment box within seven days from the date of publication of this notice. Online participants may join the hearing via the provided Zoom link.
Contacts: Director EIA, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Punjab; Director ESG, National Grid Pakistan (office details provided by the agencies).
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