Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that reduction in the tariff from seventy rupees to forty rupees for Electric Vehicles is a good and welcoming initiative.

Speaking at a high-level meeting in Islamabad today (Wednesday) regarding promoting the culture of using Electric Vehicles in the country, he said it will also help save foreign exchange in terms of import of fuel for domestic consumption and lessen climate change impacts.

The Prime Minister directed the Ministry of Power to continue work on promoting culture of using Electric Vehicles and launch a special campaign to create awareness among the masses in this connection.

Shehbaz Sharif said the world is much concerned over hazardous effects of climate change. He said there is also need to address the commercial aspect of the electricity tariff for Electric Vehicles.