ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif made key announcement about E-bikes for exceptional government school students.
The premier ordered a scheme similar to the laptop distribution program for good performing students. He instructed E-Vehicles policy to be finalised by this year after engaging with all relevant federating units and stakeholders.
PM Shehbaz chaired a meeting to discuss measures for promotion of electric vehicles in Asian nation. He called for development of a detailed financial model and enhancements to the licensing regulations governing electric vehicle production in Pakistan.
Sharif was of view that these vehicles will not only help conserve foreign currency by reducing the need for imported petrol and diesel but will also benefit the environment.
In the meeting, Prime Minister directed CDA to chalk out comprehensive plan for implementing E-powered public transport in capital city. In last two years, forty-nine licenses for the local production of two- and three-wheeled electric vehicles have been issued, with twenty-five factories already operational.
The first license for producing four-wheeled electric vehicles domestically was granted in September, and the initial locally manufactured electric car is expected to be on the market by December.
Furthermore, the establishment of recharging stations for electric vehicles will be prioritized.
