Youth empowerment, local manufacturing, and green mobility among top government priorities
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has instructed the relevant authorities to finalise the Electric Vehicles (EV) Policy 2025 without delay and present it before the federal cabinet for approval. Chairing a high-level meeting on Saturday, the Prime Minister stressed the need for rapid development of the electric mobility sector in Pakistan.
The meeting reviewed the draft framework of the EV Policy 2025, focusing on accelerating the adoption of electric motorcycles, scooters, three-wheelers, cars, and buses. PM Shehbaz highlighted the urgency of establishing robust charging infrastructure, including public charging stations and battery-swapping facilities, to support the EV ecosystem.
He also directed that steps be taken to boost domestic manufacturing capacity, particularly for electric two- and three-wheelers, by providing facilitation and incentives to relevant industries.
Federal Ministers Rana Tanveer Hussain, Ahmad Khan Cheema, Muhammad Aurangzeb, Special Assistant Haroon Akhtar, and other senior officials attended the meeting.
Saad Rafique Meets PM Shehbaz
In a separate meeting, senior PML-N leader and former federal minister Khawaja Saad Rafique called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Rafique congratulated the premier on unveiling what he termed a “public-friendly” federal budget, lauding it as a step towards economic recovery and public relief.
Both leaders also discussed the prevailing political climate in detail, reaffirming their resolve to tackle national challenges through democratic cooperation and unity.
Youth Development a Government Priority
Earlier in the day, PM Shehbaz reiterated the government’s commitment to empowering Pakistan’s youth through education, skill development, and employment opportunities. The remarks came during a meeting with Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan.
The Prime Minister reaffirmed that investing in youth was a cornerstone of the government’s policy vision, aimed at building a skilled and productive future workforce.
