The Sindh government has decided to gradually replace conventional vehicles used by provincial departments with electric vehicles (EVs). This move is intended to cut government expenditure, conserve fuel, and reduce pollution.
The decision was reached during a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Austerity, chaired by Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon. The meeting was also attended by Local Government Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, along with relevant provincial secretaries and other officials.
During the session, the committee reviewed measures to reduce government spending and assess the vehicle requirements of various provincial departments. The meeting approved the purchase of vehicles for the Home Department, the Anti-Corruption Establishment, and the Universities and Boards Department. It was agreed that electric vehicles would be given preference in future purchases for government departments as part of a transition toward environment-friendly technology.
Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, who also holds the portfolios of information, transport, and mass transit, stated that saving official resources is a priority for the provincial government. He noted that the government wants to prioritize EVs over conventional vehicles in future purchases to gradually shift the entire government vehicle system to cleaner technology.
Memon stated, "The future belongs to EVs and the Sindh government wants its institutions to adopt environment-friendly technology and reduce dependence on conventional fuels." He added that the transition would help reduce the day-to-day expenditure of government departments.
Local Government Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah highlighted the environmental impact of current transport, noting that smoke from conventional vehicles affects urban air quality. He stated, "We also want to promote the use of EVs instead of conventional vehicles in local government institutions."
