In a major push towards sustainable transport and industrial reform, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, officially launched the National Electric Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025–30. The policy is being hailed as a historic move towards clean energy, reduced emissions, and industrial transformation in Pakistan.
Addressing a press conference, Khan said the policy aligns with the Prime Minister’s vision of promoting eco-friendly and affordable transportation while bolstering local industry. He emphasized the urgency of transport sector reform, noting it is one of the leading contributors to carbon emissions in the country.
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A key objective of the policy is to ensure that 30% of all new vehicles sold by 2030 are electric. This shift is expected to save approximately 2.07 billion litres of fuel annually, equating to nearly $1 billion in foreign exchange savings. Additionally, it will slash carbon emissions by 4.5 million tons and reduce health-related costs by around $405 million per year.
The government has allocated an initial subsidy of Rs9 billion for the fiscal year 2025–26 to support 116,053 electric bikes and 3,171 electric rickshaws, with 25% of the subsidy earmarked for women to enhance their access to safe and sustainable transport. A digital platform has been launched for transparent applications, and 40 new EV charging stations will be set up along motorways, with one every 105 kilometers.
