The fifth meeting of the Steering Committee on the Electric Vehicle Policy was held today in Islamabad under the chairmanship of the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production, Mr. Haroon Akhtar Khan. The meeting brought together representatives from key federal ministries, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the Capital Development Authority (CDA), and coordinators from the Prime Minister’s Office to review the progress of Pakistan’s New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025–2030.
During the meeting, participants held detailed discussions on the first phase of the proposed subsidy scheme for electric vehicles. A technical briefing was also presented regarding battery performance and specifications, specifically considering Pakistan’s unique climatic conditions and their impact on electric vehicle performance.
Speaking on the occasion, Haroon Akhtar Khan noted that the Ministry of Industries and Production has engaged in consultations with provincial governments regarding the policy and emphasized that this intergovernmental cooperation would continue to ensure effective and consistent implementation across the country.
He further highlighted that the policy’s environmental impact would be assessed using international standards to measure reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and to explore opportunities for carbon credits. He reiterated the government’s strong commitment to promoting eco-friendly technologies under the guidance of the Prime Minister.
According to Haroon Akhtar Khan, the NEV policy is in alignment with the Prime Minister’s vision of steering Pakistan toward a greener, cleaner, and more sustainable transportation system. He emphasized that electric vehicles will not only reduce Pakistan’s reliance on imported fuel but will also significantly contribute to lowering environmental pollution.
He concluded by stating that the government is fully committed to developing a green transport infrastructure, and the new policy aims to achieve integrated progress in technology, economy, and environmental sustainability.
