Environmental pollution is becoming a major concern, particularly among Lahore residents.
To combat its spread, Commissioner Aamir Jaan has mandated that electric vehicle (EV) charging stations be integrated into new buildings.
Jaan presided over a meeting earlier this week to discuss the issuance of environmental no-objection certificates (NOCs) for new commercial buildings, offices, and gas stations.
He imposed four conditions for issuing an environmental NOC for new commercial and industrial structures in the Lahore division, one of which was the inclusion of EV power stations. He stated:
There is a need of the hour to take steps regarding future vision of energy saving and combating smog
Highway Charging Stations
The government intends to build five new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations on Pakistan’s highways and motorways.
The following locations are mentioned in the details:
- Rashakai Service Station (Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway, M-1)
- Service Area of Tandliyanwala (Lahore-Islamabad Motorway, M-3)
- Service Area of Dandewal (Pindi Bhattian-Faisalabad, Khanewal Motorway, M-4)
- Khanewal Service District (Pindi Bhattian-Faisalabad, Khanewal Motorway, M-4)
- Service Area of Hazara (Hassanabdal-Havelian Expressway E-35)
Furthermore, the government has installed an EV charging station at the Bhera Service Area. Other fuel stations along the highway network will also instal EV charging stations to help accelerate EV adoption throughout Pakistan.
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