Under the directives of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the “Suthra Punjab” initiative has achieved a major milestone as international companies from Beijing, China, and the UK-based consortium have expressed strong interest in establishing a modern waste-to-energy power plant in Lahore.
A delegation representing the international consortium, including Mr. Williams Adeho, Mr. Behzad Sarhady and members of the Punjab Power Development Board visited the Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) head office to discuss the immediate commencement of a pilot project. They met LWMC CEO Babar Sahib Din, who briefed the delegation on the Suthra Punjab dashboard, the company’s digital vehicle monitoring system, and the Android-based mechanism used for worker attendance. The delegation was also given an overview of waste collection, transportation processes, and operational workflows at landfill sites across Lahore. Expressing appreciation for the city’s improved sanitation network, the international representatives said they were pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness of Lahore’s streets and neighbourhoods. Mr. Williams Adeho praised the efficiency and uniqueness of the waste collection model under the Suthra Punjab program. During the briefing, the international companies highlighted their successful experience of operating more than 20 waste-to-energy plants in countries, including China, South Africa, and Denmark. CEO LWMC Babar Sahib Din stated that, as per the Chief Minister’s instructions, on-ground work on the 50 MW waste-to-energy pilot project in Lahore would begin soon. The delegation later visited the Lakhodair landfill site and the designated location for the project at Sundar Industrial Estate. The international consortium expressed keen interest in launching the first pilot project immediately. Officials noted that this initiative would pave the way for a major transformation in Lahore’s waste management system in the near future.
