Government mulls SEZ for electric vehicle manufacturing.

• Position: Pakistan plans for a Special Economic Zone

The government is planning to set up a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) dedicated to electric vehicle manufacturing with assistance of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), said Adviser to Prime Minister on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam.

Addressing a meeting with electric vehicle manufacturers from China on Friday, he said, "There is plenty of skilled to semi-skilled workforce available in Kamra (Attock), the proposed site for the SEZ."

Electric vehicles will not only bring reduction in environmental pollution but also minimise Pakistan's oil import bill.

Currently, Pakistan has more electricity supply than demand while the government is paying power producers in terms of capacity. This makes the situation conducive for introducing electrical vehicles in the transport sector.

"The ministry had also negotiated for installation of electrical charging infrastructures with oil marketing companies whereas their response was encouraging," he added.

A delegation comprising of JW Forland, manufacturers of Foton vehicles, and Daewoo Pakistan visited the ministry and expressed its willingness...