The Punjab government has announced a ban on purchasing new petrol and diesel vehicles for government departments, promoting environmentally friendly transport through electric and hybrid alternatives, while field duty vehicles remain exempt.
Under the new policy, only electric or hybrid vehicles will be allowed for official use, marking a major step towards reducing emissions and supporting green energy initiatives across the province in line with environmental priorities.
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Additionally, new petrol pumps will now require electric vehicle (EV) charging units to receive approval. Authorities have made the installation of EV chargers a mandatory condition for issuing No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to fuel stations.
So far, NOCs for 170 new petrol pumps have been approved via the E-Biz portal, covering 31 cities. This includes major cities like Faisalabad, Lahore, Bahawalpur, Khanewal, and Bahawalnagar, ensuring EV infrastructure expansion.
The government emphasized that promoting green energy is essential to protect the environment, and a dedicated electric vehicle policy for Punjab will be introduced soon to further support sustainable transport initiatives.
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Officials stated that the decision will encourage the adoption of clean energy vehicles, modernize fuel infrastructure, and provide citizens with broader access to electric vehicle charging facilities across urban and semi-urban areas.