The government has taken a major step towards implementing the Electric Vehicles (EV) Policy, announcing the installation of EV charging stations at all petrol pumps across Islamabad.
The fourth meeting on the EV Policy, chaired by Federal Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain, reviewed progress on various initiatives. The minister directed the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to ensure charging stations are installed at every petrol pump in the capital and lauded the authority's efforts.
Rana Tanveer also announced that the top 120 students from the Federal Board will be provided free electric bikes. Additionally, the government plans to offer 39,000 electric bikes and 19,000 electric rickshaws on subsidized loans to promote the adoption of EVs.
The meeting assessed the development of 40 charging stations along motorways and national highways and emphasized the need for transparency by digitalizing the entire process. Minister Hussain reiterated the Prime Minister's vision to transform Islamabad into a model city.
According to the official statement, the EV Policy will be formally announced soon.
