Centre for Regional Policy & Dialogue

12/05/2026

An important consultative and advocacy meeting on the energy crisis and possible pathways forward was held between CRPD (Mehran Wazir, CEO, Dr. khandim Hussain, Director Research; Hina Yousaf, Advocacy & Outreach Officer) and Rehmat Salam Khattak, Provincial Secretary Information, PML-N, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
During the discussion, strong emphasis was placed on promoting solarization across the province as a sustainable response to the growing energy crisis. Participants highlighted the need for the provincial government to introduce subsidies and policy support for solar energy projects to ensure affordable and alternative energy access for the public. The meeting also explored decentralized and hub-based energy systems that could enable locally generated, environmentally friendly electricity and reduce pressure on the national grid.
As a key representative of the opposition’s party in the province, Mr. Rehmat Salam Khattak’s support and engagement were recognized as highly significant in advancing practical policy measures and facilitating wider adoption of solarization initiatives in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

رحمت سلام خٹک ، سیکریٹری اطلاعات، مسلم لیگ (ن) ، خیبرپختونخوا اور سی آر پی ڈی (مهران وزیر، سی ای او، ڈاکٹر خادم حسین، ڈائرکٹر ریسرچ؛ حنا یوسف، اوٹ ریچ آفیسر)
کے درمیان توانائی بحران اور اس کے ممکنہ حل سے متعلق ایک اہم مشاورتی و آگاہی اجلاس منعقد ہوا۔
اجلاس کے دوران صوبے میں سولرائزیشن کے فروغ پر بھرپور زور دیا گیا تاکہ بڑھتے ہوئے توانائی بحران کا پائیدار حل ممکن بنایا جا سکے۔ شرکاء نے اس بات پر زور دیا کہ صوبائی حکومت سولر توانائی منصوبوں کے لیے سبسڈی اور پالیسی معاونت فراہم کرے تاکہ عوام کو سستی اور متبادل توانائی میسر آ سکے۔ اجلاس میں ڈی سینٹرلائزڈ یا ہب بیسڈ توانائی نظاموں پر بھی تفصیلی گفتگو کی گئی، جن کے ذریعے مقامی سطح پر ماحول دوست بجلی پیدا کی جا سکتی ہے اور قومی گرڈ پر دباؤ کم کیا جا سکتا ہے۔
شرکاء نے اس بات کو بھی اجاگر کیا کہ صوبے میں اپوزيشن جماعت کے ایک اہم نمائندے کی حیثیت سے رحمت سلام خٹک کی حمایت اور مؤثر کردار خیبرپختونخوا میں سولرائزیشن کے فروغ، پالیسی سازی، اور قابلِ عمل اقدامات کو آگے بڑھانے میں نہایت اہمیت رکھتا ہے۔

12/05/2026

12/05/2026

07/05/2026

Green Energy Advocacy Dialogue | Peshawar | 05 May 2026

The Centre for Regional Policy & Dialogue (CRPD), in collaboration with community stakeholders and members of the Green Energy Jirga (GEJ), successfully organized a Green Energy Advocacy Dialogue on 05 May 2026 in Saifan, Badbher, Peshawar.

The dialogue brought together Social, political and cultural activists and community leaders participated in the dialogue to discuss cleaner, affordable, and sustainable energy alternatives in Pakistan. Participants highlighted the importance of solar energy and battery energy storage systems (BESS) in addressing rising electricity costs, environmental degradation, and energy insecurity.

Participants called for the removal of taxes on solar equipment, restoration of net metering, and greater investment and subsidisation of rooftop solar and battery storage systems in the upcoming budget.

Through interactive discussions and experience sharing, the dialogue promoted community ownership of decentralized energy solutions, including micro-grids and shared energy systems, while strengthening grassroots engagement on renewable energy advocacy and policy reforms.

CRPD extends its sincere thanks to all participants, especially Malak Farhad Khan, Gulzar Hussain Khan, Ibrar Salar, and all other esteemed participants for their valuable contributions.

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06/05/2026

Green Energy Walk

The Green Energy Walk at the University of Peshawar, organised by the Centre for Regional Policy and Dialogue (CRPD) alongside members of the Green Energy Jirga, civil society partners, and the Department of Criminology, brought together students, academia, community leaders, and activists to advocate for a clean, accessible, and sustainable energy future in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The initiative highlighted Pakistan’s growing energy challenges and the need to shift towards renewable solutions, particularly solar energy and battery energy storage systems (BESS).

Participants called for the removal of taxes on solar equipment, the restoration of net metering, and greater investment in rooftop solar and storage systems. The walk also emphasized community-driven approaches, including micro-grids and locally owned renewable energy systems, as practical pathways toward energy security and sustainability.

The Green Energy Walk aimed to mobilize communities, amplify public discourse, and promote solar energy and battery energy storage systems (BESS) as practical solutions for a balanced energy future. It also highlighted key policy priorities, including the declaration of a National Battery and Energy Storage Emergency through tax removal and accelerated deployment of storage systems, lifting taxes on solar equipment and restoring a fair net-metering framework to incentivize adoption, along with enabling micro-grids and community-owned renewable energy systems to strengthen local energy security.

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05/05/2026

Study Circle | UET Peshawar | 5th May

Today in Peshawar, the Centre for Regional Policy & Dialogue (CRPD) participated in an engaging study circle with students of UET Peshawar. The session focused on nationalism, patriotism, social justice, political and social engagement.

Mehran Wazir was the keynote speaker and spoke on nationalism, the central theme of the study circle, followed by Dr. Khadim Hussain, who enriched the discussion with his insightful guidance. The session brought together diverse perspectives and concluded with an interactive Q&A, resulting in a thoughtful and engaging exchange.

05/05/2026

Reminder 📢 | Green Energy Walk
Join Centre for Regional Policy & Dialogue (CRPD), alongside the Green Energy Jirga, cvil society partners and the department of criminology, for the Green Energy Walk tomorrow at University of Peshawar.
Let’s come together to promote green, clean, affordable and sustainable energy and push for reforms like solar tax relief and fair net-metering.

📅 06 May 2026
🕚 11:00 AM
📍 STC (P**A Chowk) to Academic Block

Be part of a sustainable energy future.

04/05/2026

The Centre for Regional Policy & Dialogue (CRPD), in collaboration with the Green Energy Jirga and civil society partners, is organizing a Green Energy Walk – Promoting Cleaner Energy Alternatives in Pakhtunkhwa on May 06, 2026 at the University of Peshawar.

As Pakistan faces rising energy demand, increasing costs, and environmental challenges, this initiative highlights the urgent need to shift towards renewable energy solutions—particularly solar power and battery energy storage systems (BESS). The walk aims to mobilize students, communities, and civil society to advocate for sustainable, decentralized energy systems that can strengthen local energy security.

Through this activity, CRPD seeks to raise public awareness, amplify policy dialogue, and build momentum for key reforms, including tax relief on solar equipment, restoration of fair net-metering, promotion of electric mobility, and enabling community-based renewable energy solutions.

Date: 06 May 2026
Time: 11:00 AM
Venue: From STC (P**A Chowk) to Academic Block, University of Peshawar

Join us in advocating for a cleaner, more resilient energy future.

01/05/2026

Consultative Meeting| CRPD's Fellowship Manual | 2026

The Centre for Regional Policy & Dialogue (CRPD) successfully conducted a consultative meeting on its draft Fellowship Manual, titled “CRPD’s Fellowship Program: Empowering Fellows for Democratic Change.”
The session brought together experts, practitioners, and academics to critically review the manual, offering valuable insights to strengthen its conceptual and methodological framework.

CRPD acknowledges and extends its sincere thanks to all esteemed participants for their valuable contributions and engagement.
The feedback gathered will inform the final version of the manual, enhancing its role in strengthening democratic values, civic engagement, and leadership among young activists in Pakhtunkhwa.

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28/04/2026

Weekly Monitor | Pakhtunkhwa & Borderlands
Weekly Pakhtunkhwa and Borderlands Monitor April 11 - 20, 2026
Click the link given below to read the whole monitor on our website.

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https://crpdpk.com/a-detailed-monitoring-report-covering-key-political-security-diplomatic-and-socio-economic-developments-linked-to-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-and-the-wider-region-from-april-11-20-2026-including-i/

April 11, 2026 Iranian and American delegations met with the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, prior to the commencement of the Iran–US peace talks.…

15/04/2026

New Article | Adnan Ali Khan | April 2026

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Energy Security, Economy and Transition to Green Energy

The recent Middle East crisis and the consequent blockage of the Strait of Hurmuz exposed the faultlines in the energy policy of Pakistan. The structural flaws in the energy policy have long been observed to be reliance on imported fossil fuels (RLNG, oil and coal, etc.), centralisation of grid, systemic imbalance in the process of distribution, and outdated transmission lines. ...

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https://crpdpk.com/khyber-pakhtunkhwa-energy-security-economy-and-transition-to-green-energy/

The recent Middle East crisis and the consequent blockage of the Strait of Hurmuz exposed the faultlines in the energy policy of Pakistan. The structural flaws in the energy policy have long been observed to be reliance on imported fossil fuels (RLNG, oil and coal, etc.), centralisation of grid, sys...