The proposal aims to reduce pressure on Pakistan’s electricity system during the evening, when demand is at its highest and solar panels are no longer generating power. The recommendation comes as Pakistan’s battery storage market experiences rapid growth. Monthly battery imports increased from 42 megawatt-hours (MWh) in January 2024 to a record 652 MWh in April 2026, making Pakistan one of the fastest-growing emerging battery energy storage markets. Despite the rapid growth, the report warns that Pakistan still lacks comprehensive regulations for battery energy storage systems. Instead, he argued, battery storage should become an active part of Pakistan’s electricity system by helping supply power during peak demand.