KARACHI: A high-level technical meeting convened at the Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) headquarters brought together senior officials from the PSQCA and a delegation from the China New Energy Industry Association. The primary focus of the meeting was to discuss strategic collaboration aimed at promoting electric two-wheeler and three-wheeler vehicles in Pakistan, with an emphasis on aligning national quality standards with international benchmarks to enhance green mobility and support sustainable economic growth.

According to Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority, the China New Energy Industry Association, led by Chairman Niko Chan, provided an overview of their organization and presented key proposals to expand electric vehicle technology in Pakistan. The delegation underscored the potential economic and environmental benefits for Pakistan’s market and sought PSQCA’s expertise in harmonizing standards, particularly between the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards and Chinese GB/T EV standards.

The PSQCA welcomed the delegation and reiterated its commitment to promoting energy efficiency and ensuring quality compliance in Pakistan’s evolving EV sector. The technical team from PSQCA outlined national standardization processes, certification protocols, and quality compliance pathways to guarantee the safe and reliable deployment of electric vehicles.

Led by Ms. Gul Sanober, Director of Standards, the PSQCA team included technical officers Engr. Bashir Ahmed Unar from the Electrotechnical Division, Engr. Waqar Hassan from the Automobile Sector, and Mr. Khawaja Ghulam Mohidin from the Chemical & Materials Division. Both parties expressed satisfaction with the productive outcome of the meeting and agreed to maintain close technical coordination to facilitate standard mapping and regulatory compliance.