ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – Web Desk: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed that only electric buses and motorcycles be procured for future government use as part of efforts to strengthen energy security and promote sustainable transport.
Chairing a high-level meeting on energy security, the prime minister said energy stability has become a key component of national planning. He added that timely measures have helped Pakistan avoid a major energy crisis despite challenging regional conditions.
Officials reviewed the country’s energy demand, conservation strategies, and long-term planning during the meeting.
The prime minister also instructed authorities to accelerate work on building strategic crude oil reserves to meet future requirements.
The meeting emphasized expanding environmentally friendly electric mobility, including faster development of EV charging infrastructure across the country.
Officials were also directed to facilitate battery storage systems to preserve surplus solar energy and encourage local manufacturing of quality batteries.
Briefings were given that the National Coordination and Management Council (NCMC) is monitoring the energy situation on a daily basis. Authorities noted that sufficient petroleum reserves are currently available, while domestic production of oil and gas is also increasing.
Pilot projects for grid-level battery storage are underway, while households using solar energy are being encouraged to adopt storage solutions.
Senior federal ministers and officials attended the meeting and reviewed ongoing reforms in the energy sector.
