Karachi aims for 100 EV charging spots

KARACHI: Sindh Energy Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah said that the provincial government will install 100 electric vehicle (EV) charging systems in Karachi, media reported.
Addressing the Sindh Assembly’s budget session, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah said that the provincial government is also working on legislation for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The minister also spoke on the local governments’ empowerment in Sindh, saying that the province currently hosts the most ‘autonomous’ local councils.
Syed Nasir Hussain Shah said that federal government is allocating funds meant for Sindh including Karachi in various other regions.
Earlier, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan launched Pakistan’s NEV) Policy 2025–30. –Agencies

Addressing a press conference along with Secretary Ministry of Industries and Production Saif Anjum and Chief Executive Officer Engineering Development Board (EDB) Engr. Khuda Bukhsh, Haroon said new EV policy is aligned with the Prime Minister’s vision of promoting clean, sustainable, and affordable transportation while encouraging local industry and protecting the environment.