The government\u2019s New Energy Vehicle (NEV) policy marks a critical step toward modernizing Pakistan\u2019s automotive industry while addressing environmental and economic challenges. Critics may argue the policy favors international players, but a closer look reveals its potential to benefit all stakeholders, including local Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), consumers, and the nation at large.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The NEV policy is designed to encourage technological innovation across the board, offering equal opportunities to all OEMs. Rather than favoring specific companies, it prioritizes technologies that align with the government\u2019s agenda of reducing the carbon footprint, improving air quality, and cutting reliance on fossil fuel imports. Pakistan\u2019s air pollution crisis has reached critical levels. Lahore\u2019s Air Quality Index (AQI) recently hit an alarming 1,900, and Multan peaked at 2,000\u2014well above the hazardous level of 300. According to UNICEF, over 11 million children under five are exposed to harmful air quality in Pu.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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