ISLAMABAD: The federal government has ramped up policy-level initiatives to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), aiming to foster a greener, healthier, and economically stable Pakistan.
Speaking on Sunday, Muhammad Saleem Shaikh, spokesperson for the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, said the newly launched National Electric Vehicle Policy (NEVP) 2025–2030 represents a strategic move towards clean energy and climate resilience. The policy, unveiled on Friday, is designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, cut fossil fuel dependency, and boost green innovation and employment.
“With the transport sector being a major source of air pollution and climate-changing emissions, the transition to EVs is vital for sustainable development,” Shaikh stated.
The ministry reaffirmed its full support for the implementation of NEVP, which sets a target of 30% of all new vehicle sales to be electric by 2030—including two- and three-wheelers, cars, and buses.
Director General of the ministry, Mohammad Asif Sahibzada, said the policy will help Pakistan meet its Paris Agreement commitments by significantly cutting vehicular carbon emissions and improving urban air quality. “This shift is crucial not only for the climate but also for public health and energy security,” he added.
He noted that EVs emit zero tailpipe pollutants, leading to cleaner air, fewer respiratory illnesses, and lower healthcare costs. The policy also promises long-term economic benefits through reduced fuel imports and maintenance costs.
Stakeholders, including the Ministry of Industries and private sector partners, are working closely to operationalize the policy and usher in a new era of sustainable mobility in Pakistan.
