LAHORE: The Punjab government on Wednesday announced that it will no longer purchase petrol or diesel vehicles for official use, opting exclusively for electric and hybrid vehicles in a move aimed at reducing emissions and promoting green transport. Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman said the policy reflects the provincial government’s commitment to environmental protection, though […]
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Auto industry divided over REEV classification in Pakistan
A dispute has emerged within Pakistan’s auto industry amid reports that certain market players are lobbying to have Range-Extended Electric Vehicles (REEVs) classified as pure electric vehicles, a move that industry insiders warn could undermine policy objectives and result in significant revenue losses. Read More: Punjab official vehicles to go electric Sources say a Chinese assembler, along with […]
Govt retains lower tax on hybrid cars, raises it for small vehicles
The federal government has withdrawn its plan to raise the sales tax on hybrid cars up to 1800cc. It will keep the current 12.5% rate instead of increasing it to 18%, as originally suggested in the finance bill. Officials say this change could cost the government about Rs7 billion in revenue. This is the second […]