Energy and Planning & Development Minister, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, has reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to supporting private sector investments in electric vehicles (EVs) and charging infrastructure. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday after a meeting with Yasir Bhambani, CEO of ADM Group, he emphasized the need for reducing fossil fuel dependence in the transport sector.
Nasir Hussain Shah highlighted that transitioning to electric mobility is essential to cut Pakistan’s oil import bill and mitigate environmental pollution. He assured that the Sindh government would facilitate private investors by providing suitable locations for EV charging stations in cities and along major highways. He emphasized that the public-private partnership (PPP) model would be used to expand EV infrastructure, ensuring that charging stations are not only widespread across Karachi but also along highways and motorways to enable intercity travel.
The minister linked the promotion of electric bikes, taxis, and buses to the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s vision of combating climate change. He noted that local government bodies, including the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) and the Sindh Local Government Department, would assist in setting up EV charging stations at prime urban locations.
Additionally, he said the Sindh government would work to ensure that EV charging stations receive uninterrupted electricity at affordable rates, in line with the government’s incentive package to promote electric vehicles.
Nasir Hussain Shah also suggested that a wheeling system could be implemented under business-to-business (B2B) agreements, allowing EV charging stations to be powered by solar and wind energy projects from Sindh’s wind corridor. He further mentioned that if a viable proposal emerged, the provincial government could even consider transitioning its own fleet to EVs to reduce fuel expenses. During the meeting, ADM Group CEO Yasir Bhambani shared his company’s ambitious plan to establish over 600 EV charging stations across Sindh. He stated that these stations would also support Karachi’s electric bus fleet, which operates under the People’s Bus Service.
Bhambani further revealed that his company plans to set up EV assembly plants in Pakistan, ensuring a complete transfer of technology to local industries. He announced that ADM Group’s mini-electric vehicles would replace conventional fuel-powered cars used by ride-hailing services, accelerating the shift towards sustainable urban transport.
He also stated that ADM Group intends to launch its own EV brand in Pakistan, but only after establishing a national network of at least 1,000 charging stations. Additionally, he expressed his company’s willingness to collaborate with local investors who wish to enter the EV charging sector.
