EV policy ready to be unveiled

Minister for Food Security, Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain told the Senate on Friday that an electric vehicle (EV) policy would be announced on November 30 to promote local manufacturing of EVs and ensure a sustainable transport system.

Replying to the question of Senator Zeeshan Khanzada in the 343rd session of the Upper House, the minister said that the Engineering Development Board mandated for the issuance of vehicle assembling and manufacturing certificates.

He added 51 certificates to produce two and

three-wheeler EVs

(motorcycles and rickshaws) in Pakistan had been issued.