Sindh Transport Minister Sharjeel Memon has extended an invitation to a Chinese delegation to set up an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant in the province.
During a meeting with Chinese investors here on Monday, Memon highlighted Sindh’s strategic advantages, including its ports, expanding road network, and large workforce.
Memon urges that the future of transportation lies in electric vehicles, and Sindh is prepared to contribute to this global shift.
The Chinese delegation expressed interest in investing in the province, signaling a potential collaboration that could boost Sindh’s economy and the EV sector.
Earlier, Sindh government announced a crackdown on unregistered vehicles, which is set to begin tomorrow [Monday].
Transport Minister Sharjeel Memon confirmed the move during a press conference, stating that showroom owners will be prohibited from releasing vehicles without proper registration, failing to comply with the directives the showroom will be sealed.
Additionally, the government has decided to target physically unfit vehicles across the province.
Mandatory motor vehicle inspections will be enforced for heavy vehicles, including dumpers, trucks, buses, and trailers.
To support these measures, the Sindh government plans to establish four motor vehicle inspection centers in Karachi.
During the press conference, the minister confirmed that the tax on double-cabin vehicles whether it is commercial or personal, the user has to pay the same registration tax as set by the government.
