In Pakistan, concerns about worsening air pollution are making EVs an attractive option

Air quality is a concern in cities across Pakistan as smog causes serious health issues for the public.

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00:00My monthly fuel saving is Rs.17,000 and yearly it is Rs.1,80,000.

00:29If I run this for 3 years, I will be able to save money for my motorcycle and I will be able to get a break even.

00:36After that, I will be able to save the same money.

00:38So, fuel saving is better than this.

00:41Secondly, I run a lot daily.

00:44I run around 55-60 km daily.

00:48Because going from home to work and from work to home, there is no vibration, there is no sound, there is no fatigue.

00:55And another benefit is that the environment is good, it is eco-friendly.

01:06It is very helpful because most of the emissions are from cars and transport.

01:12The best way is that urban wetlands in downtown cities, which used to be there earlier,

01:18like Rawi, Rawi's entire belt in Lahore, 17-18 km, can become a complete wetland and it will absorb carbon dioxide.

01:27Similarly, urban green spaces, urban forests, they will not be on a massive scale.

01:34So, there will be no quality of life in Pakistan.

01:36That is, you will be alive, but if you are having difficulty breathing, then what?