CM inaugurates electric sweeper truck

Our Correspondent November 08, 2026 Less than a minute read

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz speaking at the inauguration of the Nawaz Sharif School of Eminence in Arifwala. SCREENGRAB

LAHORE:

The Punjab government has deployed Pakistan's first fully electric sweeper truck for road cleaning and washing.

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif inaugurated the country's first fully electric sweeper truck.

She inspected the vehicle and its operation. The chief minister was informed that the electric mechanical sweeper truck would be used for cleaning and washing the Lahore Ring Road.

The fully electric sweeper and broomer will also remove water from roads.

The vehicle can operate for up to 70 kilometres after charging. Its zero-carbon emissions will help reduce pollution, while it will also minimise dust on roads. Officials said using the sweeper would also help reduce noise. fuel and maintenance expenses.