ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi  called for promoting clean and environment-friendly transportation in country to mitigate pollution and make Pakistan clean and green. President, talking to delegation of a local electric bike manufacturing company said that use of green transportation could help reduce carbon emissions, environmental pollution and Pakistan’s import bill for fossil fuels.

Senior officials of ministries of industries and production and climate change attended meeting, President House press release said.

Talking to delegation, president called for promoting efficient and climate-friendly transportation technology to reduce environmental pollution as well as Pakistan’s reliance on traditional fuels.

He stated that new technologies were essential for development of country.

He urged business community to focus on industrial upgradation and modernisation to remain competitive. President Dr Alvi highlighted that modern transport technologies could help promote new industries in Pakistan and create more job opportunities for youth, besides improving overall socio-economic condition of country.

Published in The Daily National Courier, May, 23 2023

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