PM Shehbaz urges faster adoption of electric vehicles to cut fuel imports
- 22-Apr-2026
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to accelerate efforts to promote electric vehicles (EVs) across the country as part of a broader strategy to reduce the fuel import bill. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, the prime minister chaired a meeting in Islamabad on Wednesday to review progress on […]
Pakistan approves Rs9 billion EVs subsidy, free electric bikes to students
- 05-Aug-2025
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Tuesday approved a Rs9 billion nationwide subsidy to promote electric bikes and rickshaws/loaders in Pakistan, according to the Finance Division. The ECC meeting, chaired by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, deliberated on several important economic issues. Finance Minister Aurangzeb participated in […]
Govt set to launch Punjab E-Taxi scheme for youth
- 16-Jul-2025
LAHORE: The provincial government has finalised plans to announce interest-free electric vehicles in the name of the Punjab E-Taxi Scheme, focused on promoting sustainable transport and as an innovative step towards empowering unemployed youth, ARY News reported. The Punjab Transport Minister, Bilal Akbar Khan, chaired an executive committee meeting. He, along with officials, reviewed the […]
Pakistan partners with IFC to boost investment in EVs
- 19-Apr-2025
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Industries and Production has signed a cooperation agreement with the International Finance Corporation that will promote investment in electric two and three-wheeler vehicles (EVs) in Pakistan. This advisory project will support policy, regulatory, and standards-related reforms to create an enabling environment for investment across the e2/3Ws value chain, helping to fill […]
Trump administration takes aim at Biden electric vehicle rules
- 13-Mar-2025
The US Environmental Protection Agency said on Wednesday it is starting efforts to reverse the Biden administration’s vehicle emissions rules that would force automakers to build a rising number of electric vehicles. The action is the latest in the Trump administration’s sweeping moves to undo the prior administration’s efforts to prod automakers to build electric […]
Pakistan plans to shift 30% vehicles to electric power by 2030
- 02-Feb-2025
Pakistan is planning to shift at least 30 per cent of vehicles to electric power by 20230. The rules and regulations are being implemented for the first time in the country to promote Electric Vehicles Charging Stations and Electric Vehicles industry with the facilitation of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). With the support of the […]
Canada slaps 100% tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles
- 27-Aug-2024
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday 100 percent tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports, matching US measures seeking to fend off a flood of Chinese state-subsidized cars into North America. Accusing China — one of the world’s largest exporters of electric vehicles (EVs) — of “not playing by the same rules as other countries” […]
Pakistan encouraging use of electric vehicles, Senate told
- 05-Jul-2024
The Senate was informed today that the Pakistan government is encouraging the use of electric vehicles in order to protect the environment and reduce dependence on imported fuel. Minister for Law Azam Nazeer Tarar told the House during Question Hour that thirty electric buses have been imported from China. These buses have been stationed at Jinnah […]
Electric vehicles to be manufactured in Pakistan
- 21-Jun-2024
KARACHI: Hub Power Holdings Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Hub Power Company Limited, is entering into electric vehicle market in Pakistan in collaboration with China’s BYD Auto Industry Company Limited, ARY News reported on Friday. The company shared the development through a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday, noting that the […]
China’s EV giant eyes investment opportunities in Pakistan
- 20-Oct-2023
BEIJING: BYD, China’s auto company and the world’s largest electric vehicles (EVs) manufacturer, is considering investment opportunities in Pakistan, Caretaker Commerce Minister Dr Gohar Ejaz said. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Dr Gohar Ejaz stated: “Had a productive meeting with BYD, the global leader in EVs. They’re considering investment opportunities in Pakistan.” Had a productive […]