BAKU: Pakistan Privatisation, Communication and Board of Investment Minister Abdul Aleem Khan has said that that Pakistan aims to convert 30 percent of its vehicles to electric by 2030, under the government’s approved Electric Vehicle (EV) policy.
The ambitious target shows Pakistan’s commitment towards climate action and promoting eco-friendly transport.
He said that a lot of work is being done to encourage the use of electric vehicles across the country.
Addressing at the Ministerial Roundtable Session in Baku, Aleem Khan said that projects like Green Urban Transport, installing renewable energies projects and utilizing electrical vehicles due to the increased population in urbanized areas and deteriorating air quality.
Aleem Khan assured that the government is actively working on infrastructure development for EVs, including the installation of charging stations, and enhancing public awareness about the benefits of electric mobility.
Leading the Pakistani delegation at the two-day session on “Transport and Digital Middle Corridor and Beyond” at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, Khan highlighted the participation of ministers and delegates from various countries including Turkiye, Georgia, Bulgaria, Netherlands, Kyrgyzstan, Romania, Italy, and Azerbaijan, as well as international organizations such as the UN, European Commission, UIC, IRU, and ITF.
Aleem Khan also shared exciting developments, including the introduction of Karachi’s first fleet of biomethane hybrid buses, which are set to save 100% on fuel costs.
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Furthermore, Aleem said that the National Green Transport Project may explore Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models to ensure long-term sustainability and success.
Minister called for targeted, micro-level interventions in the transport sector to bring about tangible and lasting change.
