The government has announced that all petrol stations in Islamabad will have EV charging stations installed, marking a significant step in the implementation of the Electric Vehicles (EV) Policy.

Under the direction of Federal Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain, the fourth meeting on the EV Policy examined the status of several initiatives. The Capital Development Authority (CDA) was commended by the minister for their efforts and instructed them to make sure that charging stations are placed at all of the capital’s petrol pumps.

Additionally, Rana Tanveer declared that the Federal Board would give free electric motorcycles to the top 120 pupils. The government also intends to encourage the use of EVs by providing subsidised loans for 19,000 electric rickshaws and 39,000 electric bikes.

By digitising the entire process, the meeting evaluated the progress of 40 charging stations along national highways and motorways and underlined the need for openness. In order to make Islamabad a model city, Minister Hussain restated the Prime Minister’s aim.

The official release states that the EV Policy would be fully unveiled shortly.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari laud the security forces for killing seven Khawarij in two different operations in the North Waziristan District.

The Security Forces’ valour in destroying the terrorists was commended by the president and prime minister.

The President and Prime Minister sent their condolences to Lance Naik Muhammad Amin Shaheed’s heirs and commended his courage and patriotism.

Additionally, they prayed for Lance Naik Muhammad Amin Shaheed to reach the highest ranks in paradise and for his family to have the forbearance and fortitude to cope with the loss.

Both the Prime Minister and the President stated their intention to keep up operations until Fitnat-ul-Kharij is eradicated from the nation.

In a meeting with PTI parliamentarian Pervez Khattak, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi talked about issues of shared interest as well as the nation’s political climate.

Efforts to restore law and order in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were another topic of discussion.

Both sides underlined their commitment to overcoming obstacles impeding the country’s advancement throughout the discussion. The martyrdom of police and rangers during the rally in Islamabad was regretted by Pervez Khattak.

Minister Naqvi reiterated that all Pakistanis own the country and that progress requires cooperation from all residents. According to him, no force in the world can halt Pakistan’s progress, and its future is bright.