Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday highlighted the need to introduce eco-friendly electric vehicles (EVs) across the country, citing the changing regional situation and rising global oil prices as key concerns, and stressing the importance of conserving foreign exchange reserves.
Addressing a ceremony marking the provision of eco-smart electric vehicles to the traffic police in the capital Islamabad, Prime Minister Shehbaz said such energy saving initiatives should be replicated by all law enforcement agencies and provinces.
He noted that 15 electric vehicles had been provided by the Interior Ministry, running on batteries without using gasoline or oil, adding that another batch would be introduced soon.
“اسلام آباد پولیس نے پاکستان میں الیکٹرک وہیکلز کے نظام کو آج 15 People who need help looking after their own home ہو گی بلکہ یہ گاڑیاں موجودہ تیل کی قیمتوں کے پیشِ نظر قیمتی زرمبادلہ بچانے میں… pic.twitter.com/flmVVhPqdo
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Terming the move as important, Prime Minister Shehbaz said such measures would have a positive impact on the country’s foreign exchange reserves. On the occasion, he also congratulated Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his team for launching this initiative.
The Prime Minister said work on fuel economy and electric vehicle policy began before the current regional crisis, culminating in the purchase of these vehicles.
Federal ministers, senior officials of Islamabad Police and other relevant authorities were present at the ceremony.
The provision of eco-smart electric vehicles is part of the Prime Minister’s wider vision and the Government’s energy saving policy.
Earlier, Islamabad Inspector General of Police Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi informed the Prime Minister about the initiative. Each vehicle will consist of a captain, a male responder, a responder and a driver, all wearing a special uniform.
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The vehicles would be deployed on key avenues in the capital to ensure smooth traffic flow. Each vehicle, after a full charge, can travel a distance of 350 to 400 kilometers. A quick charge takes 60 to 90 minutes, while a regular charge requires six to eight hours. Compared to petrol vehicles, each electric vehicle is expected to save up to Rs 0.55 million per month.
The Prime Minister was further informed that the vehicles would recover their purchase costs within 13-14 months. Under the federal government’s modern traffic management plan, another 15 vehicles are expected to be added to the traffic police fleet.
