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Sindh Steps Up EV and Pink Taxi Rollout After Talks With Global Manufacturer

Officials court private investors with Dhabeji SEZ tax breaks to build EV assembly, charging infrastructure, maintenance hubs.

Overview

  • Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon met a delegation from a leading multinational EV maker, which briefed officials on models, features and technology.
  • Transport Secretary Asad Zamin, SMTA MD Kanwal Nizam Bhutto and Trans Karachi CEO Fawad Ghaffar Soomro joined the high‑level review in Karachi.
  • The government emphasized a public‑private partnership framework that promises cooperation and protections for investors entering EV transport projects.
  • Dhabeji Special Economic Zone was promoted as a base for investment, with incentives highlighted, including a 10‑year tax exemption.
  • Plans extend beyond vehicles to charging stations, maintenance networks and other support services, with an earliest‑possible launch targeted across major cities, including Karachi, and a parallel Pink Taxi service.