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Arab News
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Arab News
Pakistan PM calls for quick EV policy with stakeholder input to promote clean transport
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's government on Saturday pledged to promote electric vehicles (EVs) across all segments of transport, with Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif calling for a national policy on the subject to be finalized in consultation with stakeholders. The move comes amid a steady rise in EV adoption in a market long dominated by Japanese automakers such as Suzuki, Toyota and Honda. Increasingly, Chinese and Korean brands are entering the space, with electric vehicles becoming more and more visible in cities like Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi. The government is hoping to ride this momentum to cut fuel imports and reduce emissions. 'Priority measures will be taken for the promotion of electric motorcycles, scooters, three-wheelers, cars and buses,' the prime minister said while chairing a meeting in Lahore to discuss the adoption of EVs. The draft Electric Vehicles Policy 2025 was reviewed at the meeting, with Sharif calling for its urgent finalization 'in consultation with all stakeholders' before being presented to the cabinet. 'Charging stations and battery-swapping stations must be ensured,' he said during the meeting. 'Industries will also be facilitated to increase the manufacturing capacity of two- and three-wheelers.' While EVs offer a way to reduce the country's petroleum import bill and carbon footprint, the lack of infrastructure, frequent power outages and limited financing options remain key impediments to their widespread adoption and scale-up. Yet industry experts believe existing players in Pakistan's auto market will face stiff competition from various EV brands, with many seeing electric vehicles as poised to consolidate their place in the domestic market.
Gulf Today
13-06-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
President, Pak PM discuss bilateral ties and region development
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Thursday received Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, who is on a working visit to the UAE. During the meeting, which took place at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed and Shahbaz Sharif exchanged Eid Al Adha greetings, offering prayers for continued prosperity for both nations and peace and stability across the Muslim world and beyond. The two sides discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation, with a particular focus on the economic, investment and development sectors. They reaffirmed their commitment to deepening constructive ties and broadening their partnership in pursuit of shared interests and national development goals that aim to deliver greater prosperity for both peoples. Sheikh Mohamed and Shahbaz Sharif also reviewed a range of regional and international issues of mutual concern and exchanged views on recent developments. They emphasised the importance of supporting international efforts to promote stability and strengthen peace both regionally and globally. The Pakistani Prime Minister commended the efforts of His Highness in advancing peace, security and stability at both regional and global levels. He highlighted the key role played by UAE diplomacy in promoting dialogue and finding common ground for diplomatic solutions to conflicts and crises around the world. He also expressed his appreciation for the UAE's ongoing support to Pakistan and its impactful development initiatives in the country. The meeting was attended by Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser; Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Advisor to the UAE President; Ali bin Hammad Al Shamsi, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for National Security; Mohamed Bin Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Defence Affairs, and Dr Ahmed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the President's Office for Strategic Affairs and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office. The meeting was also attended by the accompanying delegation of the Prime Minister of Pakistan, which included a number of ministers and senior officials. Earlier on Thursday, Shahbaz Sharif arrived in Abu Dhabi, where he was received at Al Bateen Airport by Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser, along with a number of senior officials. WAM
India.com
02-06-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Apart from India, how many countries use Rafale fighter jet, one fighter jet cost Rs....
Apart from India, how many countries use Rafale fighter jet, one fighter jet cost Rs… Rafale Fighter Jet: Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif recently claimed that the Pak Army shot down as many as six fighter jets during the faceoff with India, including six Rafale fighter jets. However, the claim was rejected by India's Chief Defence Officer Anil Chauhan. He admitted that the fighter jets were damaged during the faceoff, calling the claim of shooting down six fighter jets including Rafale completely false. Notably, India uses Rafale jets against the enemy, along with this there are other countries in the world who are crazy about Rafale, let's know about them.
Mint
29-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
On Pak PM Shahbaz Sharif's call for peace talks, India says ‘only on process for Pakistan to vacate PoK'
Responding to Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif's recent overture for 'peace talks' with India, including on counterterrorism, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) firmly reiterated India's longstanding position. During a weekly press conference, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal underscored that New Delhi's approach towards Islamabad remains 'clear and consistent' – that terrorism and talks 'cannot go hand in hand'. Randhir Jaiswal said, 'I would like to begin by stating that our bilateral approach towards Pakistan has been clear and consistent. We want to reiterate that terrorism and talks cannot go hand in hand.' He emphasized that any conversation on terrorism must begin with Pakistan handing over terrorists from the list India had shared years ago. He said any bilateral talks will happen only on the timeline and process for Pakistan to vacate Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). 'As far as terrorism is concerned, the discussion will be solely about Pakistan handing over to India the terrorists from the list provided to them several years ago. As for Jammu and Kashmir, any bilateral talks will only take place regarding the timeline and process for Pakistan to vacate PoK (Pakistan-occupied Kashmir),' he said. Addressing a joint press conference in Tehran alongside Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Pakistan PM Shahbaz Sharif said, 'We want to resolve all disputes, including the Kashmir issue and the water issue, through negotiations and are also ready to talk to our neighbour on trade and counter-terrorism.' The Pakistan prime minister also underlined that the country will show they 'really want peace, seriously and sincerely' if his 'offer of peace' is accepted. India has, firmly, maintained that 'terror and talks' cannot go together.
India Gazette
27-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Pak PM has no authority and power to take decision," says former Indian Ambassador Veena Sikri
New Delhi [India], May 27 (ANI): Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, former Indian Ambassador Veena Sikri on Tuesday said that Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has no real decision-making power, asserting that the reins of authority now lie firmly with Pakistan's military leadership, particularly its Army Chief and de facto power centre, General Asim Munir. Speaking to ANI, Sikri commented on Shahbaz Sharif's recent statement during his visit to Tehran: 'The Prime Minister of Pakistan sadly has no authority at all. The real authority and power are now in the hands of the new Field Marshal, Asim Munir.' Her remarks come against the backdrop of Operation Sindoor, in which Indian forces reportedly dismantled multiple terror camps across the border. Following this, the Pakistan Army, in a controversial move, reportedly announced plans to restore these camps and declared that compensation of Rs 1 crore would be given to the families of terrorists killed during the operation. She further said that the financial support is allegedly being routed through recent funding received from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). During a speech in Bhuj on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reinforced India's long-standing policy that 'terrorism and talks cannot go together.' Speaking directly to the people of Pakistan, he said, 'Give up terrorism.' His remarks follow a similar statement made in the wake of the recent Pahalgam incident, which saw a targeted terror attack on Indian forces. 'Terror and trade cannot go hand in hand,' PM Modi reiterated, making it clear that no negotiations with Pakistan are possible unless Pakistan decisively ends its support for cross-border terrorism. Sikri further said the Pakistan government appears to be 'living in an imaginary world' and called upon Islamabad to wake up to the new regional realities. 'The only discussion now should be about how Pakistan returns Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) to India,' he added. (ANI)
