KARACHI: Islamabad Police has become the first federal department in Pakistan to officially induct a New Energy Vehicle (NEV) fleet into its operations, with the formal delivery of BYD Atto 2 and BYD Sealion 7 electric vehicles by global NEV leader BYD through its official Pakistani partner, Mega Motor Company.
The induction ceremony was inaugurated by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, underscoring the federal government’s commitment to green mobility at the institutional level. Inspector General of Islamabad Police Ali Nasir Rizvi and Chief Traffic Officer Muhammad Sarfraz Virk were also present alongside other senior departmental officials.
The newly inducted electric vehicles have been designated for traffic patrol and official mobility operations across the capital. The transition is expected to enable Islamabad Police to substantially reduce its dependence on conventional fuel, lower day-to-day operating costs, and introduce emission-free transportation into routine policing activities.
The initiative carries added significance against the backdrop of unprecedented fuel price volatility currently gripping Pakistan, making the case for stable and cost-efficient mobility solutions in the public sector all the more compelling.
Commenting on the development, an official from Islamabad Police said the move represents a tangible expression of the Prime Minister and Interior Minister’s vision for a greener Pakistan.
“The integration of electric vehicles into our fleet marks a significant step toward reducing fuel dependency and enabling environmentally responsible policing,” the official stated, adding that the initiative lays the groundwork for a gradual expansion of the department’s NEV fleet as modernisation efforts continue.
Danish Khaliq, Vice President of Sales and Strategy at BYD Pakistan-Mega Motor Company, hailed the collaboration as a milestone for electric mobility in the country.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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