Federal Minister for Communications, Privatisation, and Board of Investment, Abdul Aleem Khan, recently announced that Pakistan plans to convert 30% of its vehicles to electric by 2030. This initiative is part of the government’s newly approved Electric Vehicle (EV) policy and reflects Pakistan's dedication to addressing climate change and promoting sustainable transportation options.
Aleem Khan emphasized that the government is actively taking significant steps to facilitate the widespread adoption of electric vehicles. These efforts include the development of the necessary infrastructure, such as the installation of EV charging stations, and a nationwide campaign to raise public awareness about the benefits of electric mobility.
At the COP29 conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, Khan led Pakistan's delegation at a session focused on "Transport and Digital Middle Corridor and Beyond," attended by ministers and delegates from Turkey, Georgia, Bulgaria, the Netherlands, Kyrgyzstan, Romania, Italy, and Azerbaijan, as well as international organizations like the UN, European Commission, UIC, IRU, and ITF. During his speech at the Ministerial Roundtable, Khan stressed the importance of adopting green urban transport solutions and renewable energy projects to tackle population growth and poor air quality in major cities.
Aleem Khan shared some exciting developments, including Karachi’s first fleet of biomethane hybrid buses, which are expected to save 100% on fuel costs. He also highlighted Pakistan’s efforts to implement essential infrastructure like EV charging stations, which will help ease the transition to electric vehicles.
The minister discussed the National Green Transport Project and hinted at exploring Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models to ensure the long-term success and sustainability of the green transport initiatives. He emphasized the urgent need for developing countries to address both climate change and smog, which severely impact public health.
In addition, Aleem Khan participated in discussions about the Digital Middle Corridor, focusing on green technologies, smog reduction, and the digitalization of the transport sector. The conference provided valuable insights for formulating long-term policies for sustainable and eco-friendly transportation.
Aleem Khan concluded by expressing gratitude to Azerbaijan's Minister of Transport Rashid Nabiov and Minister of Economy Mikael Jabarov for their fruitful discussions during the conference.
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