An extension of tax and registration incentives for electric vehicles for another two years has been approved by Sindh cabinet, it was reported on Tuesday.
The cabinet meeting, chaired by Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, also gave approval that the registration fee will remain at Rs1,000 and the annual motor vehicle tax will remain at Rs500.
Addressing the meeting, Murad Ali Shah said promotion of electric vehicles will help reduce dependence on imported fuel.
Syed Murad Ali Shah said promotion of electric vehicles will help reduce carbon emissions and eliminate urban air pollution.
Encouraging the use of electric vehicles is an important strategy of the Sindh government, Syed Murad Ali Shah said.
He said continuation of tax incentives will promote the use of electric vehicles in the province.
Sindh Chief Minister said incentives for investment in the electric mobility sector will play an important role.
He said that important decision to promote clean, eco-friendly and sustainable transport in Sindh.
Encouraging electric vehicles will reduce carbon emissions and improve urban air quality, Sindh Chief Minister said.
Sindh cabinet also approved purchase of 223,455 metric tons of wheat from PASSCO.
Sindh cabinet approved comprehensive plan to strengthen wheat reserves in the province.
Sindh government to purchase 300,000 metric tons of imported wheat through Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP).
Sindh cabinet approved purchase of 300,000 million metric tons of imported wheat through TCP.
Sindh cabinet also approved arrangements for delivery of wheat purchased from PASSCO.
Murad Ali Shah said uninterrupted availability of wheat and maintaining strategic reserves is the priority of the government.
He said the purpose of purchasing and importing wheat is to ensure food security in the province.
Effective steps are being taken for abundant availability of wheat and food security in Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah said.
