Pakistan: Govt inaugurates first 120KW EV charging station in Islamabad
Wire desk byline Sourced from Xinhua, Dawn, Arab News, Anadolu and Minute Mirror. Translated and abridged by the GSRRA Desk.
Energy minister inaugurated the fast-charging station and also announced a reduction in electric charging rates.
Energy Minister Awais Leghari On Tuesday inaugurated Pakistan’s first 120KW fast-charging station, developed by GoGreen Avenue, according to a statement by the Power Division.
At the inauguration in Islamabad, Leghari reaffirmed the government’s dedication to clean energy and sustainable transportation, stating that such initiatives are pivotal in transforming the nation’s energy and transportation sectors.
He noted that the fast-charging station launch signifies Pakistan’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions and promoting electric vehicle (EV) adoption.
The minister announced a reduction in electric charging unit prices from Rs71 to Rs39, aiming to make EV adoption more accessible and affordable.
He praised the public-private partnership that brought this project to fruition, highlighting the essential role of private investment in achieving Pakistan’s sustainability objectives.
Leghari concluded that the government remains committed to supporting green energy projects that offer long-term environmental and economic benefits.
Reference Link:- https://tribune.com.pk/story/2536391/govt-inaugurates-first-120kw-ev-charging-station-in-islamabad
Zamir Ahmed Awan is the founder and Chair of the Global Silk Route Research Alliance, a think tank in Islamabad. He studied engineering at Shanghai University in the 1980s, and years later he went back to China as Pakistan's science counsellor in Beijing, from 2010 until 2016, working on science and higher education cooperation between the two countries.…
