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ISLAMABAD – The Senate Standing Committee on Industries and Production has called on the federal government to swiftly develop the necessary infrastructure to support the transition to electric vehicles (EVs), citing growing concerns over climate change and the continued reliance on fossil fuels. Chaired by Senator Aon Abbas, the committee highlighted the lack of EV charging stations across Pakistan, even in major urban centers like Lahore, with the situation far worse in remote regions. Members stressed that without immediate action, environmental degradation will accelerate due to increasing vehicle emissions. Officials…

ISLAMABAD – In a major step toward financial digitisation, the federal government has formed a seven-member committee to develop a comprehensive mechanism for digitising fuel payments at petrol stations nationwide. The initiative is set to be a key feature in the upcoming federal budget, as part of the government’s broader plan to combat the country’s high reliance on cash. The committee, constituted on the directives of Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, will be led by Sharjeel Murtaza, Chief Digital Officer at Karandaaz Pakistan. Other members include digital reforms consultant Ali Jan…