Pakistan, June 19 -- ISLAMABAD - The government has officially launched the National Electric Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025-30, aiming to reduce carbon emissions, cut fuel imports, and promote local manufacturing of electric vehicles (EVs).

Speaking at the launch, Prime Minister's Special Assistant on Industries Haroon Akhtar Khan said the policy will not only strengthen Pakistan's economy but also protect the country from the harsh effects of climate change. He called the policy a historic step toward clean, affordable, and sustainable transportation.

One of the major goals of the policy is to ensure that 30% of new vehicles by 2030 are electric. This shift is expected to save 2.07 billion liters of fuel annually, which translates to rough...