Launch of New Electric Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025–2030 and Rollout of Pakistan Accelerated Vehicle Electrification (PAVE) Scheme
The Engineering Development Board (EDB), under the Ministry of Industries & Production, organized a landmark ceremony on 26th August 2025 at the Prime Minister’s Office, Islamabad, where the Government of Pakistan officially launched the New Electric Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025–2030 along with the rollout of the Pakistan Accelerated Vehicle Electrification (PAVE) Scheme. As the implementing body, EDB will play a central role in translating this visionary policy and scheme into action, ensuring their economic, environmental, and social benefits are realized nationwide.
The event was presided over by the Honorable Prime Minister, Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Mr. Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, alongside Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries & Production, Mr. Haroon Akhtar Khan and Federal Minister for Ministry of National Food Security and Research, Mr. Rana Tanveer Hussain.
The NEV Policy 2025–2030 provides a comprehensive roadmap for sustainable mobility, industrial modernization, and clean energy adoption, with ambitious targets including achieving 30% of all new vehicle sales as electric by 2030. Complementing this, the PAVE Scheme is designed to provide subsidies and incentives for electric motorcycles, cars, and charging infrastructure, accelerating EV adoption and encouraging local manufacturing.
As a symbolic gesture of youth empowerment and sustainable innovation, the Prime Minister distributed 200+ electric scooters to top-performing students from across the country, linking academic excellence with Pakistan’s clean mobility vision.
The ceremony drew strong participation from ambassadors, federal ministers, chairman board across the country, international financial institutions, industry leaders, and key stakeholders demonstrating global confidence in Pakistan’s green transition strategy.
With the launch of the NEV Policy 2025–2030 and the rollout of the PAVE Scheme, Pakistan has taken a historic step towards cleaner growth, energy security, and inclusive development, firmly positioning itself as a responsible global partner in addressing climate change.
