The appeal came during Zardari’s meeting with Shanghai Electric Chairman Wu Lei at the firm’s headquarters on Monday. Focus on Thar Coal and Energy SecurityWu Lei briefed the delegation on the company’s portfolio in Pakistan, which spans Thar coal mining, coal-fired plants, and cooperation in nuclear energy. Zardari highlighted Thar’s untapped potential, noting that coal gasification could reduce Pakistan’s dependence on costly imported fuel. He encouraged Shanghai Electric to channel fresh capital into these ventures, positioning Thar as a long-term pillar of Pakistan’s energy mix. The partnership aims to build Pakistan’s first coal gasification facility in Thar.