PAKISTAN
The Punjab government has decided to impose a ban on the purchase of petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles by government departments.
As part of measures to promote environmentally friendly transportation in the province, the Punjab government has decided that government departments will no longer be allowed to purchase petrol or diesel vehicles.
According to the Chief Secretary of Punjab, only electric or hybrid vehicles will be allowed for purchase in the future, while vehicles used for field duties will be exempt. The Chief Secretary added that the issuance of No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for new petrol pumps will now be conditional upon the installation of electric vehicle charging units. No new petrol pump will be permitted to operate without an electric charging facility.
The promotion of green energy is a priority for environmental protection, and a new Electric Vehicle Policy for the province will be introduced soon, he reportedly said.
The Chief Secretary further stated that the installation of electric charging units has been made mandatory at 170 new petrol pumps that have obtained NOCs. He added that NOCs for 170 new petrol pumps in 31 cities of Punjab have been issued through the e-Biz portal. – ER News Desk
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