Pakistan military-owned Margalla Heavy Industries Limited reportedly reached a $2.25 billion deal to build a lithium-ion battery production facility in Rawalpindi. Dekhlo states that the pact brings together local investors alongside Chinese partners.
Production timeline tied to government policy
Official greenlight for a battery manufacturing policy dictates the reported production schedule. Manufacturing could start six to eight months following that approval, instead of a set duration after signing the contract.
Initial output below planned annual capacity
Different figures apply to the starting output and the anticipated yearly capacity in the report:
- Initial production: 200-300 MW.
- Planned annual capacity: more than 1,000 MW.
These numbers show a lower beginning output compared to the targeted yearly potential of the facility. The mentioned six-to-eight-month window applies to the start of manufacturing, rather than the site achieving full capacity.
