Mr Kamil Maqsood is an energy sector professional serving as Team Lead (Policy & Strategic Planning) at the Power Planning & Monitoring Company (PPMC), Ministry of Energy (Power Division), Government of Pakistan. He is currently leading the development of Pakistan’s Integrated Energy Plan (IEP), a strategic framework for the country’s long-term energy future. Previously, he led the mid-term review of the National Electricity Plan 2023–2027, including revisions to directives and implementation timelines, and operationalised its Monitoring and Evaluation Framework. He also co-authored Pakistan’s National Hydrogen Strategy, focusing on geopolitics and international trade opportunities. His professional engagements include the World Bank, IRENA and REN21. He has authored over 30 articles, reports and policy papers on energy policy, geopolitics, electricity markets, renewable energy and electric mobility. He holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from UET Lahore and an MS in Electrical Engineering (Power & Energy) from LUMS, with a focus on evidence-based policymaking.