KARACHI: Sindh government has extended incentives for electric vehicles for two more years across the province.
The Sindh cabinet met today and approved a two-year extension of tax and registration incentives for electric vehicles.
The cabinet approved the decision during a meeting today chaired by Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah.
Under the extension, the electric vehicle registration fee will remain Rs1,000, while the annual motor vehicle tax will stay at Rs500.
Murad Ali Shah said promoting electric vehicles would reduce dependence on imported fuel and support cleaner transportation.
He added that electric mobility could lower carbon emissions and help address urban air pollution.
Government Promotes Electric Mobility
The chief minister described electric vehicles as an important part of Sindh’s strategy for clean and sustainable transport.
He said continued tax incentives would encourage residents to adopt electric vehicles across the province.
Moreover, incentives for investment in the electric mobility sector could support the development of a cleaner transport system.
The government expects greater electric vehicle use to improve urban air quality and reduce environmental pollution.
Sindh Approves Wheat Procurement Plan
Meanwhile, the Sindh cabinet approved the purchase of 223,455 metric tons of wheat from the Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Corporation.
The cabinet also approved a plan to strengthen strategic wheat reserves across the province.
Furthermore, Sindh will purchase 300,000 metric tons of imported wheat through the Trading Corporation of Pakistan.
The cabinet approved arrangements for transporting wheat purchased from PASSCO to designated locations.
Murad Ali Shah said maintaining sufficient wheat reserves remains a key government priority.
He added that procurement and imports would help ensure uninterrupted wheat supplies and strengthen food security.
The Sindh government took steps to maintain food stocks and overcome shortages of essential consumer items.
