The Ministry of Industries and Production, Government of Pakistan (GoP) is preparing to introduce the ‘New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Policy, 2025-2030’, which aims to promote electric vehicles (EVs) and integrate alternative energy sources such as hydrogen. The policy sets ambitious targets, including achieving 90% NEV sales by 2040, 100% NEV sales by 2050, and zero-emission transportation by 2060. While the policy outlines a strong case for carbon reduction and offers incentives for NEV adoption, it lacks critical details in implementation planning, data transparency, infrastructure development, financial sustainability, and risk mitigation.
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