Sindh government plans to prioritize EVs to cut costs

The government of Sindh plans to prioritize electric vehicles (EVs) in future vehicle purchases as part of efforts to reduce public expenditure and protect the environment.

Senior Provincial Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said conserving government resources was among the administration’s key priorities.

He said the provincial government was taking steps to reduce expenses while promoting environmentally friendly initiatives.

Provincial Minister said the government wanted EVs to be given preference over conventional petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles in future procurement.

He added that increasing the use of EVs in government fleets would help reduce fuel costs.

“The future belongs to electric vehicles,” he said, urging government departments and institutions to adopt environmentally friendly technologies and reduce their reliance on conventional fuels.