Punjab Issues NOCs for 170 New Petrol Pumps with Mandatory EV Chargers

The Government of Punjab has issued NOCs for 170 new petrol pumps across 31 cities, making the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging units mandatory for all new facilities. Punjab Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman said the move aligns with the province’s green energy priorities and environmental protection goals. According to officials, approvals were granted through the E-Biz Portal Punjab. City-wise approvals include 29 in Faisalabad, 14 in Lahore, 10 in Bahawalpur, nine each in Khanewal and Bahawalnagar, eight each in Rawalpindi and Jhang, and seven each in Toba Tek Singh, Mianwali, Kasur, and Chiniot. No new petrol pump will be allowed to operate without EV charging.