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Pakistan Backs BYD Plan to Build Local Electric‑Vehicle Plant

The finance ministry says construction is on schedule, signalling technology transfer, job creation, a phased localisation plan and a charging‑network rollout.

Overview

  • Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met a BYD and Mega Motor Company delegation on June 18 and publicly reaffirmed government support for local EV manufacturing and localisation.
  • BYD and MMC told the minister that construction of a local assembly and manufacturing facility is progressing according to schedule and that they will expand the product lineup for the Pakistani market.
  • The joint venture presented a phased localisation roadmap to raise local content by engaging domestic suppliers and accelerating assembly work inside Pakistan.
  • The companies committed to technology transfer and to training Pakistani engineers and technicians to operate and service new‑energy vehicles.
  • Delegates outlined plans to roll out charging infrastructure with local partners and use plug‑in hybrid vehicles as a stopgap, while officials noted that firm production targets, full‑localisation timelines and financing details have not yet been disclosed.