Punjab CM Inaugurates Pakistan’s First Green Policing Unit

PAKISTAN – Punjab

Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday inaugurated Pakistan’s first-ever Green Policing Unit, marking a major step towards environmentally sustainable law enforcement and modernisation of the Punjab Police.

During the inauguration ceremony, the chief minister inspected the newly introduced electric patrolling vehicle, personally drove it, and received a detailed briefing on its technical features and the broader vision behind the green policing initiative. She directed officials to gradually expand the electric vehicle fleet and ordered the phased rollout of green policing across other districts of Punjab.

Maryam Nawaz said the initiative reflects her government’s firm commitment to environmental protection, good governance, and cost-effective public service delivery. She emphasized that adopting eco-friendly policing solutions is essential to tackle pollution and align law enforcement with modern sustainability standards.

Officials informed the chief minister that the first fleet of state-of-the-art BYD electric vehicles will be deployed for patrolling duties in Lahore. Each vehicle has a driving range of up to 410 kilometers on a single charge and is equipped with a high-performance battery capable of fast charging from 30 to 80 percent in approximately 30 minutes.

The vehicles are fitted with advanced surveillance and operational technologies, including 360-degree cameras, a modern public address system, police warning lights, and sophisticated speed detection equipment to enhance patrolling efficiency and public safety.

The transition from conventional fuel-powered vehicles to electric units is expected to generate substantial financial and environmental benefits. Currently, 103 fuel-based patrolling vehicles consume around 28,000 liters of fuel every month, costing the provincial exchequer approximately Rs 7.42 million.

By shifting to electric vehicles, the Punjab government anticipates annual fuel savings of nearly 4,500 liters per vehicle, along with significant reductions in maintenance and operational costs.

Addressing the ceremony, the chief minister said the move towards electric mobility would ensure zero carbon emissions while easing the financial burden on the government. She added that green policing is a vital step towards creating a pollution-free environment and strengthening the infrastructure of the Punjab Police. – ER Monitoring Desk

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