{"id":51251,"date":"2025-08-26T21:25:30","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T21:25:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=51251"},"modified":"2025-08-27T08:46:01","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T08:46:01","slug":"pakistan-launches-new-energy-vehicle-policy-2025-30-hails-milestone-in-clean-transport-youth-empowerment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-launches-new-energy-vehicle-policy-2025-30-hails-milestone-in-clean-transport-youth-empowerment\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan launches New Energy Vehicle Policy 2025-30; hails milestone in clean transport, youth empowerment"},"content":{"rendered":"
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ISLAMABAD: 26 Aug 2025 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday formally launched Pakistan\u2019s New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025-30, calling it a landmark initiative for clean transport, climate resilience, industrial transformation, and youth empowerment.<\/p>\n

Speaking at the launch ceremony, the prime minister said the new policy represents a national commitment to reducing emissions, promoting clean technology, and shifting to sustainable transport solutions. He applauded the efforts of the Minister for Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan and Federal Minister Rana Tanvir Hussain, for crafting what he termed “a comprehensive and forward-looking framework.”<\/p>\n

\u201cI was personally involved in the meetings and I sincerely appreciate the dedication shown by Haroon Akhtar, the Secretary for Industries, and all the relevant institutions, both at the federal and provincial levels,\u201d Shehbaz Sharif said. He also acknowledged the technical support extended by the British government and the UK High Commissioner in shaping the policy framework.<\/p>\n

PM Shehbaz, highlighting Pakistan\u2019s vulnerability to climate change, said the country remains among the hardest-hit nations, despite contributing very little to global emissions.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe devastating floods of 2022, and the loss of over 700 lives due to extreme weather events this year alone, are stark reminders that Pakistan cannot face this crisis alone,\u201d he said, urging the international community to provide both technical and financial support.<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"\"As part of the launch, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and federal ministers distributed e-scooters to a group of top-performing students from across Pakistan, including Balochistan, Punjab, Sindh, KP, AJK and ICT. The students had scored the highest marks in various disciplines such as General Science and Medical at the intermediate level.<\/p>\n

The Prime Minister reiterated that the distribution was strictly merit-based, with a 10 per cent additional quota for students from Balochistan. He also announced that 100,000 laptops will soon be distributed to high achievers, and proposed expanding the program\u2019s budget from Rs9 billion to Rs90 billion in the next fiscal year.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis policy is not only about clean energy. It is about empowering our youth, reducing our carbon footprint, and opening the door to a new era of innovation and opportunity,\u201d said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.<\/p>\n

In his remarks, Minister for Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan described the NEV Policy 2025-30 as \u201cnot just a statement of intent, but a blueprint for Pakistan\u2019s clean transport revolution.\u201d He emphasized that the policy is part of a larger national strategy to cut fuel imports, drive innovation, and empower youth.<\/p>\n

\u201cPakistan spends billions annually on petroleum imports, while urban air pollution costs us over Rs105 billion in healthcare and productivity losses. We are moving beyond vehicle assembly to battery production, charging infrastructure, and advanced parts manufacturing,\u201d Akhtar said.<\/p>\n

He added that Pakistan has surplus electricity capacity of 125 terawatt hours, which remains underutilized. “Shifting to electric mobility, especially electric bikes, which cost one-third per kilometer compared to petrol, is both affordable and sustainable.<\/p>\n

Coupled with incentives like financing support, toll exemptions, and free registration, electric transport will become accessible to every household, delivery rider, and business,” the Minister said.<\/p>\n

Akhtar praised the Prime Minister\u2019s decision to link the policy with education and youth recognition. \u201cHis support for top-performing students today reflects his vision of a merit-based, clean, and innovative Pakistan.\u201d<\/p>\n

Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanvir Hussain, who initially launched the policy initiative during his previous tenure as Minister for Industries, reflected with pride on its journey to final implementation.<\/p>\n

\u201cUnder Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif\u2019s leadership, this vision has now reached its full realization,\u201d he said. \u201cThis is a powerful example of governance continuity as governments may change, but national interests must endure.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rana Tanvir commended the Prime Minister\u2019s initiative to integrate the policy launch with the distribution of e-bikes to high-achieving students, calling it an inspiring move that ties together clean energy, education, and inclusion.<\/p><\/div>\n

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