Federal Minister for the Power Division, Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari, has initiated a significant transparency drive in Pakistan's energy sector by mandating public access to energy data. As reported by Business Recorder on February 7, 2026, Leghari emphasized that 'open access to reliable and accurate data would enable stakeholders to provide constructive and meaningful recommendations for improving the power sector.' This initiative is aimed at fostering informed policymaking and enhancing accountability, thereby strengthening public trust. The minister believes that by making data widely available, it will eliminate speculation and misinformation, which often arise from inaccurate or incomplete figures.