Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif formally launched Pakistan’s New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025-30, calling it a landmark initiative for clean transport, climate resilience, industrial transformation, and youth empowerment. DAWN
| Pakistan contributes less than a fraction of a percent to global emissions, yet remains among the top 10 most vulnerable countries to climate change. We do believe that NEV policy represents a national commitment to reducing emissions, promoting clean technology, and shifting to sustainable transport solutions. Pakistan’s New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Policy marks a bold step toward reshaping the country’s transport future. As fuel costs soar and urban pollution chokes our cities, the policy offers a roadmap to cleaner mobility, reduced import dependence, and a transition toward sustainable growth. By incentivizing electric and hybrid vehicle adoption, it not only addresses climate commitments but also signals Pakistan’s readiness to plug into the global green economy. More than just a transport reform, the NEV policy has the potential to spark industrial transformation and job creation.Encouraging local assembly, battery manufacturing, and charging infrastructure opens new avenues for investment and innovation. For millions of Pakistanis, it promises affordable mobility with lower running costs, while for the nation, it reduces oil import bills and carbon footprints. If implemented with vision and consistency, the NEV policy could drive Pakistan into a cleaner, more resilient economic future. |
