Pakistan, June 4 -- A Senate committee has called on the government to speed up the development of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure across Pakistan. In a meeting chaired by Senator Aon Abbas, the Senate Standing Committee on Industries and Production emphasized the urgency of climate change and the need to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. The members warned that without swift action, environmental challenges would worsen.

The committee noted the serious lack of EV charging stations, even in major cities like Lahore, and pointed out the situation is worse in remote areas. The Engineering Development Board (EDP) informed the committee that a complete EV policy has already been prepared. However, the policy is awaiting a meeting slot ...