Pakistan, July 18 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has launched a national electric vehicle (EV) scheme aimed at rewarding academic excellence and cutting fuel costs. The government will provide free electric bikes to top-performing students across all educational boards, including the Federal Board. This move encourages clean transport and supports youth mobility in a rising cost economy.

The scheme also targets unemployed and low-income citizens. They will receive electric rickshaws and loader vehicles on easy terms with subsidised loans. The goal is to create jobs and reduce Pakistan's dependence on imported fuel. Officials confirmed that over 100,000 e-bikes and 300,000 electric loaders will be distributed.

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