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ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Thursday launched the National Electric Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025–30, aiming to revolutionise Pakistan’s transport sector through clean energy, industrial growth, and environmental sustainability. The policy sets an ambitious target: 30% of all new vehicle sales to be electric by 2030. This shift is expected to save 2.07 billion litres of fuel annually, equivalent to nearly \$1 billion in foreign exchange, while also reducing carbon emissions by 4.5 million tonnes and cutting healthcare costs by \$405 million each year. As part of its implementation, the government…

ISLAMABAD: In a key move to advance power sector reforms, the Privatisation Commission has initiated the process of appointing financial advisers for four state-owned electricity distribution companies (Discos) and two major power generation plants, marking a critical step towards the government’s broader privatisation agenda. At a meeting chaired by Adviser to the Prime Minister on Privatisation, Muhammad Ali, the Privatisation Commission Board approved the launch of adviser selection for Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (Hesco), Sukkur Electric Power Company (Sepco), Peshawar Electric Supply Company (Pesco), and Hazara Electric Supply Company (Hazeco).…

We oppose the federal tax on solar systems, Nasir Shah KARACHI (): Sindh Minister for Energy, Development, and Planning Syed Nasir Hussain Shah stated that Sindh is the only province that has completed 1,450 development schemes. He criticized the federal government for failing to allocate any major development project for Karachi since 2013. In contrast, he noted that Mustafa Kamal himself acknowledged that Asif Ali Zardari contributed the highest amount for Karachi’s development, which is now part of the city’s historical record. He emphasized that while Karachi makes a major…