The Punjab government has approved the installation of electric vehicle charging stations in commercial areas, removing earlier hurdles that slowed infrastructure development.
In a regulatory shift, the Local Government Department has abolished the requirement for District Design Committee approval to establish petrol pumps or charging stations.
Businesses can now set up facilities in designated commercial zones without additional clearance, streamlining procedures for expanding both conventional fuel and electric charging.
Officials said the reform supports the broader electric vehicle policy of Pakistan, aimed at encouraging clean transport options and making EV charging more accessible across Punjab.
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Earlier this year, Special Assistant on Industries Haroon Akhtar Khan said the New Electric Vehicle Policy of Pakistan targets 30 percent electric vehicle sales by 2030.
The policy is expected to cut carbon emissions by 4.5 million tons, save two billion liters of oil, and reduce dependence on costly fuel imports.
Officials also project the creation of 15,000 green jobs across the country, underlining the environmental and economic potential of a rapid shift toward electric mobility.
With Punjab easing regulatory barriers, authorities believe private investors will expand infrastructure faster, creating better conditions for adopting electric vehicles in province.