Committee constituted to finalise draft auto policy
Key takeaways
- He said such a framework would support economic growth, strengthen industrial capacity, create skilled employment opportunities and promote environmental sustainability through a future-ready automotive sector.
- The meeting was attended by the ministers for power, petroleum and climate change; the adviser to the prime minister on industries and production; ministers of state for finance and railways;
- To ensure a comprehensive and consultative process, the meeting decided to constitute a subcommittee to review the draft auto policy in consultation with all stakeholders and finalise its recommendations.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday underscored the need to develop a competitive, innovative and sustainable automotive ecosystem in Pakistan.
He said such a framework would support economic growth, strengthen industrial capacity, create skilled employment opportunities and promote environmental sustainability through a future-ready automotive sector.
Dar chaired a high-level meeting to review the auto and auto parts policy, with particular emphasis on accelerating Pakistan’s transition towards electric vehicles (EVs), according to a press release issued by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.