LAHORE: Punjab has become the first province in Pakistan to introduce an electric vehicle–based police patrolling system with the launch of the country’s first Green Policing Unit. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif formally inaugurated the initiative, calling it a major step toward clean air and modern governance.
During the launch ceremony in Lahore, the chief minister inspected one of the electric patrol vehicles and personally took it for a drive. Lahore will be the first city where these modern electric vehicles will be used for traffic management and routine police patrolling.
Officials briefed Maryam Nawaz on the features of the Green Policing Unit and the newly introduced vehicles. The electric cars have a driving range of about 410 kilometres on a single charge and can be fast-charged from 30 to 80 per cent in around 30 minutes. They are equipped with advanced facilities, including police lights, a public address system, 360-degree cameras, and speed detection technology.
The briefing also highlighted the financial and environmental benefits of the project. Currently, 103 conventional patrol vehicles consume around 28,000 litres of fuel every month, costing the government more than Rs7 million. Each electric vehicle is expected to save about 4,500 litres of fuel annually, significantly reduce operational expenses, and eliminate carbon emissions.
The chief minister directed authorities to gradually increase the number of electric vehicles in the Green Policing Unit and to extend the project to other districts in phases. She said the initiative would help cut fuel costs while promoting an eco-friendly policing system.
Maryam Nawaz added that green policing represents Punjab’s commitment to cleaner air, sustainable development, and improved public service delivery, describing the project as a forward-looking move toward modern and responsible governance.
