Islamabad: A productive and forward-looking meeting was held in the office of Mr. Humayon Khan, Additional Secretary & Managing Director, NEECA, with Mr. Malik Khuda Baksh, CEO, Malik Group of Companies, to address critical challenges delaying the nationwide rollout of Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations.
The discussion centered on procedural bottlenecks, including delays in electricity connections, prolonged separate meter installations, and NOC approvals from relevant DISCOs and Oil Marketing Companies—despite the issuance of 13 NEECA licenses and the arrival of 5 EV charging units at designated sites.
Mr. Malik shared the approved roadmap for installing 3,000 EV Charging Stations across Pakistan. In response, Mr. Humayon Khan assured full institutional support and expressed strong commitment to scaling the initiative further to 6,000 EV Charging Stations nationwide.
The meeting also covered key aspects of EV charger imports, including customs duties, regulatory documentation, and inter-agency coordination. Mr. Humayon Khan welcomed the proposal and requested recommendations for internationally compliant EV charger brands, along with a detailed issue-and-solutions report within three days, to ensure timely facilitation and effective implementation of this national green mobility initiative.