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Pakistan Plans New EV Battery Standards

Pakistan’s Ministry of Industries has directed the Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority to develop dedicated safety and performance standards for lithium-ion vehicle batteries. The initiative will support the proposed Next Generation Energy Storage Policy 2026–2033. Existing consumer-grade batteries used in phones and laptops cannot meet the high-voltage and high-capacity requirements of four-wheeled electric vehicles. Advanced testing, certification and industrial safety frameworks will therefore be developed for Pakistan’s expanding EV market.

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Unregistered Zu Cards Face January Block

TransPeshawar has made NADRA biometric verification mandatory for all Zu Cards used on the Zu Peshawar system. Passengers must register by December 31, 2026, or their cards will be blocked from January 1, 2027. Registration costs Rs10. Foreign passengers can use the Zu App or buy a Single Journey Ticket.

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ACD Hits 31% on Bike Parts Imported by Manufacturers

The Economic Coordination Committee of the cabinet approved increases in additional customs duty on imported radial tyres and motorcycle parts to promote domestic manufacturing. ACD rose from 4% to 11% on imports of radial tyres and motorcycle parts that are also manufactured locally. Separately, the duty on motorcycle parts imported by local manufacturers increased from 11% to 31%. The measures are intended to support Pakistan’s domestic radial tyre and motorcycle parts industries.

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Pakistan’s EV Push Aims to Cut Fuel Imports

Pakistan expects to achieve its electric vehicle adoption target ahead of schedule as more consumers switch from petrol and diesel cars, according to Prime Minister’s Adviser on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar. The country’s EV policies aim to reduce fuel imports, improve air quality and support sustainable transport. Approved in 2019, the National Electric Vehicles Policy initially targeted EVs accounting for 30% of passenger vehicle and heavy-duty truck sales by 2030, rising to 90% by 2040.

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