Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday formally launched Pakistan's New Energy Vehicle Policy for 2025-2030, aimed at promoting environmentally friendly and cost-effective transportation in the country, Radio Pakistan reported.
Addressing the launch event, Sharif highlighted the policy's focus on reducing carbon emissions, saving billions of rupees in foreign exchange, fostering innovation, and empowering the youth to lead Pakistan into a greener future.
“Pakistan is one of the most vulnerable countries in terms of climate change, despite contributing little to the phenomenon,” he said, noting the increasing frequency and intensity of climate-induced disasters such as flash floods, cloudbursts, and Glacial Lake Outburst Floods. "With each passing year, these disasters cause more loss of life and property," he added.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif launches the New Energy Vehicles Policy. pic.twitter.com/Ha8MkkxbJB
— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) August 26, 2025
Sharif called for global support, urging developed nations, particularly in the West, to contribute to alleviating the miseries caused by climate change and to help vulnerable countries build resilient infrastructure.
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan described the electric vehicle policy as a blueprint for Pakistan’s clean transport revolution.
He noted that the country was moving beyond vehicle assembly into the production of batteries, charging equipment, and advanced parts.
براہ راست: نیو انرجی وہیکلز پالیسی کی افتتاحی تقریب، وزیراعظم محمد شہباز شریف کا خطاب https://t.co/2aaPfDbbf9
— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) August 26, 2025
Khan also pointed out the financial benefits, stating that Pakistan spends billions of dollars annually on petroleum imports and that urban air pollution costs the economy more than Rs105 billion in productivity and healthcare losses.
He emphasised that running an electric motorcycle today costs less than one-third of the petrol cost per kilometre.
The policy, which includes financing reforms, toll exemptions, and free registration, aims to make electric mobility accessible to all, including households, delivery riders, transporters, and businesses.
During the ceremony, the prime minister also distributed free electric bikes to top-performing students as part of the initiative.
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