PM orders swift finalisation of EV Policy 2025 to cut fossil fuel reliance

• PM calls for efforts to promote electric vehicles.
• Says battery-swapping stations essential for EV rollout.
• Urges support for local industries to boost manufacturing capacity.

To reduce the country’s dependence on fossil fuels, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to finalise Pakistan’s Electric Vehicles (EV) Policy 2025 and present it swiftly to the federal cabinet.

The prime minister issued these directives while chairing a high-level meeting on Saturday to review the policy framework in detail.

The prime minister stressed the need for priority-based efforts to promote electric vehicles. “We must move swiftly to support the adoption of battery-powered motorcycles, scooters, rickshaws, cars, and buses,” he said.

PM Shehbaz also underscored the importance of developing the necessary charging infrastructure. “Charging stations and battery swapping facilities are essential if we want a sustainable and widespread shift to electric vehicles,” PM Shehbaz noted.

The premier said it was imperative to facilitate domestic industries to build their manufacturing capacity, particularly for two- and three-wheeled EVs.

Federal Ministers Rana Tanveer Hussain, Ahmad Khan Cheema, Muhammad Aurangzeb, Special Assistant Haroon Akhtar, and senior officials were present at the meeting.