Pakistan Launches New Energy Vehicle Policy 2025-30, Aims to Promote Clean Transport and Climate Resilience

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday formally launched Pakistan's New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025-30, marking a significant step towards reducing emissions, promoting clean technology, and shifting to sustainable transport solutions. The policy, crafted by Industries Aide Haroon Akhtar Khan and Federal Minister Rana Tanvir Hussain, aims to empower youth, reduce carbon footprint, and drive innovation in the country. The premier emphasized that the policy is not only about clean energy but also about opening the door to a new era of innovation and opportunity.

Key Takeaways:

  • Pakistan's New Energy Vehicle Policy 2025-30 is a landmark initiative to reduce emissions, promote clean technology, and shift to sustainable transport solutions.
  • The policy represents a national commitment to reducing emissions, promoting clean technology, and shifting to sustainable transport solutions.
  • Industries Aide Haroon Akhtar Khan and Federal Minister Rana Tanvir Hussain were instrumental in crafting the policy, which aims to empower youth, reduce carbon footprint, and drive innovation.
  • 100,000 laptops will soon be distributed among high achievers, and the budget for the initiative may be increased from Rs9 billion to Rs90 billion in the next fiscal year.
  • The policy will also promote the production of electric vehicles, including e-scooters, and reduce fuel imports by billions annually.

Statistics:

  • Pakistan spends over Rs105 billion annually on urban air pollution costs in healthcare and productivity losses.
  • The country spends billions annually on petroleum imports.
  • 10% of the e-scooters distributed to top-performing students will be reserved for students from Balochistan.
  • The policy aims to drive innovation and empowerment of youth, reduce carbon footprint, and cut fuel imports.

Sources:

  • "Prime Minister Shebaz Sharif formally launches new energy vehicle policy 2025-30.", [The News International](https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/861325-prime-minister-shebaz-sharif-formally-launches-new-energy-vehicle-policy-2025-30).
  • [The Nation](https://nation.com.pk/2023/03/28/pm-shebaz-sharif-launches-implementation-of-new-energy-vehicle-policy-2025-2030).