KARACHI: Faraz-ur-Rehman, Founder Chairman and Patron-in-Chief of Pakistan Business Group (PBGO), has highlighted alarming findings from the Punjab Urban Unit’s 2023 report, which reveals that transport is the largest contributor to environmental pollution in Pakistan, accounting for a staggering 83.15% of the total. 

He noted that other contributors include industries at 9.07%, agricultural residue burning at 3.9%, and waste burning at 3.6%, while domestic and commercial activities contribute only 0.11% and 0.14%, respectively. Faraz-ur-Rehman emphasized the need for immediate reforms in the transport sector, particularly addressing the two- and four-wheeler industries.  He stated that electric vehicles (EVs), including bikes and cars, are crucial for combating pollution and ensuring sustainable economic growth. Highlighting the benefits of EV adoption, he noted: EVs significantly reduce harmful emissions, improving air quality and mitigating climate change, with lower operating and maintenance costs, EVs offer long-term financial relief to consumers, transitioning to EVs will decrease dependency on imported fossil fuels, strengthening Pakistan’s economy and with surplus electricity in the country, EVs can help optimize the use of domestic energy resources.