Powering Pakistan through a Reliable National Grid

LAHORE: National Grid Company of Pakistan Limited, the country’s national electricity transmission utility, has formally launched its new brand identity and logo, National Grid-Pakistan. The launch marks a significant milestone in the company’s transformation journey.

The new identity reflects the company’s vision: to be a world-class, highly efficient, safe and reliable national transmission service provider, delivering affordable and sustainable power while leveraging digital transformation and enabling a smooth energy transition.

The new identity also builds on more than 25 years of NTDC’s legacy, which began in 1998 with the unbundling of WAPDA. As NTDC’s legal successor, National Grid-Pakistan is Pakistan’s leading transmission service provider. Its mission is to plan, develop, operate and maintain the national electricity transmission network, ensuring reliability, affordability and sustainability in support of national development. In carrying out this mission, the company is responsible for the country’s Extra High Voltage (EHV) transmission system of 220 kV, 500 kV and above.

National Grid-Pakistan continues to expand the national grid and deliver major projects, having successfully transmitted a peak demand of 25,552 MW while sustaining consistent revenue and profitability.

Looking ahead, under its FY2027–29 Business Plan, the company aims to raise transformation capacity from 70,910 MVA to 96,905 MVA. It will do this through new 765 kV, 500 kV and 220 kV infrastructure, HVDC integration, additional grid stations and thousands of kilometres of new transmission lines. This expansion will help meet growing demand and bring new generation onto the grid.

Operational excellence remains central to the company’s agenda. This includes modernising the network, removing transmission constraints and strengthening governance, asset management and project delivery. Digitalisation will sharpen planning and investment decisions, covering enterprise systems, condition-based monitoring, drone inspections, SCADA and cybersecurity.

Indigenisation is another strategic priority. The company will promote local industry participation and build domestic technical capability. It will also steadily reduce reliance on imported equipment and services to strengthen supply-chain resilience and cost efficiency. Financial sustainability, safety, regulatory compliance and enterprise risk management underpin the strategy.

The company’s core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Reliability and Excellence, Sustainability and Innovation guide this transformation and shape its day-to-day operations. Safety comes first for its people, contractors, communities and assets. The company acts with honesty and transparency and takes ownership of its performance and its stewardship of public assets. It also pursues operational excellence and long-term environmental, social and financial sustainability, and embraces innovation to drive the energy transition.

As Pakistan’s leading transmission service provider, National Grid-Pakistan reaffirms its commitment, under its new identity, to a reliable, efficient and resilient transmission network that powers the country’s energy needs and economic growth.

Lahore - October 12, 2026 - National Grid-Pakistan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) Punjab to strengthen academia–industry collaboration and develop a globally competitive workforce for the power and energy sector.

Managing Director National Grid-Pakistan, Engr. Altaf Hussain Malik, and Chairman TEVTA, Brig. (Retd.) Muhammad Sajid Khokhar, SI(M), signed the MoU at the TEVTA Secretariat, Lahore. Senior management from both sides were also present.

The collaboration will focus on competency-based training, curriculum development, Training of Trainers, on-the-job training, internships, industrial visits and employment linkages.

Speaking on the occasion, Engr. Altaf Hussain Malik said training and skills enhancement are his key priorities, with particular emphasis on safety culture and practical skills. He assured TEVTA of National Grid-Pakistan's full cooperation and announced that a joint committee would be constituted to take the collaboration forward.

Chairman TEVTA welcomed the partnership with National Grid-Pakistan, terming the MoU a great privilege and a significant step towards bridging the gap between academia and industry. He said the collaboration would benefit both organizations and open new avenues of cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

Lahore - August 14, 2026: National Grid Company of Pakistan (NGC) commemorated the nation's 79th Independence Day with flag hoisting ceremonies held across all NGC installations and field offices throughout the country, demonstrating unwavering patriotic spirit and national unity. The central ceremony took place at TSG Training Centre in New Kot Lakhpat, Lahore, where Chairman Board of Directors, Dr. Fiaz Ahmed Chaudhry and Managing Director Engr. Altaf Hussain Malik served as chief guest, leading the flag hoisting and cake cutting.

In his address, Dr. Fiaz Ahmad Chaudhry paid rich tribute to the sacrifices made during the struggle for independence emphasized the collective responsibility of all citizens to prioritize national interests above personal gains, stating that the path to prosperity lies in learning from experiences while fostering peace and unity. Dr. Fiaz Chaudhry called upon the gathering to renew their commitment to the fundamental principles that led to Pakistan's creation.

Engr. Altaf Hussain Malik, also paid tribute to the sacrifices of our forefathers and said that on Independence Day, we must reaffirm our commitment to play our role in Pakistan’s progress and prosperity with honesty and a sense of responsibility. He said that NGC is the Back Bone of our power system in playing a key role in meeting the electricity needs of the country. “With professional excellence, innovation, teamwork and a spirit of national service, we will continue our journey towards building a more reliable National Grid.” He said that NGC is becoming a regional transmission company by completing the CASA-1000 Project and connecting with Iran.

During the ceremony, the children of NGC employees delivered patriotic songs and tableau, showcasing their love and pride for Pakistan. At the end, the chief guests also planted commemorative saplings and inaugurated the newly renovated hostel of TSG Training Center. The event witnessed attendance from senior leadership, including Deputy Managing Director (AD&M) Engr. Rasheed A. Bhutto, Executive Directors, General Managers, C-Suite officers, Director Generals, sportspersons, females and a large representation of NGC officers and staff members.

Lahore – May 18, 2026: Engr. Altaf Hussain Malik, Managing Director of National Grid Company of Pakistan (NGC), conducted a field visit to 500 kV Grid Station Gatti, Faisalabad, one of the oldest 500 kV grid stations in Pakistan, commissioned in the 1980s.

Accompanied by Deputy Managing Director (AD&M) Engr. Rasheed A. Bhutto, GM Asset Management (North) Engr. Anees Ahmed, GM (Procurement & Contract Management) Engr. Sajjad Haider Syed, Chief Engineer (Material Procurement & Management) and Chief Engineer Asset Management (North), the MD received a detailed briefing on the grid station’s operational status. He directed the Asset Management team to strengthen condition-based monitoring of aged assets, along with timely maintenance and replacements according to asset health.

MD NGC also inspected the ongoing warehouse pavement work and instructed the team to accelerate the pace for earliest completion. He appreciated the team’s efforts and reaffirmed NGC’s commitment to proactive asset management and a strong, reliable transmission system.