Islamabad – A special assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on industry and production, Aaron Akhtar Khan on Thursday launched the National Electric Vehicle (NEV) policy 2025-30, seen it as an important step towards industrial modernization, environmental stability and energy security of Pakistan. Speaking at a press conference alongside Saif Anjum, CEO of the Ministry…
The federal government’s 2025–26 budget has jolted Pakistan’s auto industry with a proposed increase in GST on hybrid vehicles from 8.5% to 18%. This drastic tax increase will push prices of popular hybrid models up by over Rs 1.4 million, making eco-friendly vehicles significantly less affordable for consumers. Why Are Hybrid Cars Getting More Expensive? Previously,…
As Pakistan adopts sustainable mobility, a new electric car has come to facilitate green commuting like never before. Inverex, a local tech firm, has introduced the Xio EV—a small, affordable hatchback ideal for urban commuting. Originally known globally as the LingBox EV, this electric car has been rebranded for Pakistani consumers as the Inverex Xio. It…
