ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Industries and Production has recommended the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging units at all fuel stations nationwide to encourage eco-friendly transportation.
During the session, committee chairman Senator Aon Abbas raised concerns about the regulatory oversight of renewable energy and new energy technologies. He questioned the mechanisms governing solar panel prices and the factors affecting demand and supply equilibrium.
The senator highlighted the unregulated installation of solar panels across the country, emphasizing the need for proper regulation. Officials from the energy ministry informed the committee of ongoing government efforts to promote solar energy adoption.
Senator Abbas assured that he would raise the issue of taxes on locally manufactured solar panels in the Senate. He expressed optimism that the government would eliminate these taxes while introducing import duties on foreign solar panels to bolster local manufacturing.
The committee also reviewed the Electric Vehicle Policy, with the Engineering Development Board (EDB) officials guaranteeing widespread accessibility to EV charging stations.
Additionally, the committee was briefed on the success of mobile phone localization, which has led to 93% of mobile devices in the country being produced domestically and created over 40,000 jobs in the manufacturing sector.
