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Express Tribune
18 hours ago
- Automotive
- Express Tribune
PM orders early finalisation of EV policy
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed early finalisation of the Electric Vehicles (EV) Policy 2025 in consultation with all stakeholders and its immediate presentation before the federal cabinet. He issued the directives while chairing a high-level meeting on Saturday to review the policy framework for the promotion of the electric vehicles industry and usage in the country. During the meeting, the draft of the Electric Vehicles Policy 2025 was thoroughly discussed. The Prime Minister emphasized the need for swift and priority-based measures to promote electric motorcycles, scooters, three-wheelers, cars, and buses across Pakistan. He also underscored the importance of setting up charging infrastructure, including charging stations and battery swapping facilities, to support the expansion of the EV ecosystem. Furthermore, PM Shehbaz instructed that relevant industries should be facilitated to enhance the local manufacturing capacity of electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers. The meeting was attended by Federal Ministers Rana Tanveer Hussain, Ahmad Khan Cheema, Muhammad Aurangzeb, Special Assistant Haroon Akhtar, and other senior government officials. Saad Rafiq Former federal mminister and senior PML-N leader Khawaja Saad Rafique called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday. During the meeting, Rafique congratulated the prime minister on presenting a public-friendly federal budget, describing it as a positive step towards economic stability and much-needed relief for the people. The two leaders also held a detailed discussion on the current political situation in the country, reaffirming their commitment to addressing national challenges through unity and democratic dialogue. Youth empowerment Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated that providing young people with quality education, skills, and employment opportunities remains one of the government's top priorities. He made the remarks during a meeting with Chairman Prime Minister's Youth Programme, Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan, who called on him on Saturday.
Business Recorder
19 hours ago
- Automotive
- Business Recorder
PM for early finalisation of Pakistan's EVs Policy 2025
LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Saturday asked the authorities concerned for early finalization of the 'Electric Vehicles Policy 2025' in consultation with all stakeholders. He passed these directions while chairing a meeting, here on Saturday, to review the policy framework for the promotion of the electric vehicles industry in the country. During the meeting, the draft of the Electric Vehicles Policy 2025 was discussed in detail. Emphasized the need for swift and priority-based measures to promote electric motorcycles, scooters, three-wheelers, cars, and buses across Pakistan, the premier underscored the importance of setting up charging infrastructure, including charging stations and battery swapping facilities, to support the expansion of the EV ecosystem. He also called for facilitating enhancement of the local manufacturing capacity of electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers. Sindh govt allocates budget for EV taxis, scooters in FY26 The meeting was attended by Federal Ministers Rana Tanveer Hussain, Ahad Khan Cheema, Muhammad Aurangzeb, Special Assistant to PM Haroon Akhtar Khan and concerned senior government officials. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
19 hours ago
- Automotive
- Business Recorder
PM for early finalisation of Pakistan's EV Policy 2025
LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Saturday asked the authorities concerned for early finalization of the 'Electric Vehicles Policy 2025' in consultation with all stakeholders. He passed these directions while chairing a meeting, here on Saturday, to review the policy framework for the promotion of the electric vehicles industry in the country. During the meeting, the draft of the Electric Vehicles Policy 2025 was discussed in detail. Emphasized the need for swift and priority-based measures to promote electric motorcycles, scooters, three-wheelers, cars, and buses across Pakistan, the premier underscored the importance of setting up charging infrastructure, including charging stations and battery swapping facilities, to support the expansion of the EV ecosystem. He also called for facilitating enhancement of the local manufacturing capacity of electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers. Sindh govt allocates budget for EV taxis, scooters in FY26 The meeting was attended by Federal Ministers Rana Tanveer Hussain, Ahad Khan Cheema, Muhammad Aurangzeb, Special Assistant to PM Haroon Akhtar Khan and concerned senior government officials. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
20 hours ago
- Automotive
- Business Recorder
PM for early finalisation of ‘EVs Policy 2025'
LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Saturday asked the authorities concerned for early finalization of the 'Electric Vehicles Policy 2025' in consultation with all stakeholders. He passed these directions while chairing a meeting, here on Saturday, to review the policy framework for the promotion of the electric vehicles industry in the country. During the meeting, the draft of the Electric Vehicles Policy 2025 was discussed in detail. Emphasized the need for swift and priority-based measures to promote electric motorcycles, scooters, three-wheelers, cars, and buses across Pakistan, the premier underscored the importance of setting up charging infrastructure, including charging stations and battery swapping facilities, to support the expansion of the EV ecosystem. He also called for facilitating enhancement of the local manufacturing capacity of electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers. Sindh govt allocates budget for EV taxis, scooters in FY26 The meeting was attended by Federal Ministers Rana Tanveer Hussain, Ahad Khan Cheema, Muhammad Aurangzeb, Special Assistant to PM Haroon Akhtar Khan and concerned senior government officials. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
