Govt eyes 30% EV target for 2030

Achieving this transition requires more than introducing new vehicles; it demands a skilled workforce, technical expertise and the development of a supporting industrial ecosystem," the adviser said during a meeting with an EU delegation.He noted that several companies had entered Pakistan's EV market, creating a growing need for trained technicians and engineers.

He stressed that timely investment in skills development would prepare Pakistani youth for emerging employment opportunities.

"Pakistan missed important opportunities during earlier phases of the global automobile revolution, but we cannot afford to miss the electric vehicle revolution," he remarked.The adviser said the government's forthcoming Auto Policy, expected in the coming weeks, would place particular emphasis on EVs.

Work was also underway on a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Policy, he added.

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