Cleantech Startups: A Catalyst for Pakistan’s Green Ambitions
Introduction Our previous blog posts have covered broad themes resonating with the overall startup ecosystem. This time, we delve deeper into a specific vertical – Cleantech startups. Pakistan’s climate challenges, highlighted by the devastating floods in 2022, have underscored the need for innovation. The country aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% from 2015 to […]
Can the EV Revolution Please Stand Up?
Introduction When considering Pakistani startups, you might think of fintechs, ride-hailing services, last-mile delivery apps, and well-known e-commerce platforms. An electric vehicle (EV) startup, however, is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. This lack of immediate association reflects the slow progress of electric mobility in the country, despite its evident potential and […]
Pakistan’s Electric Vehicle Landscape
Overview: Pakistan’s electric vehicle (EV) market presents a mix of challenges and opportunities. The country has a massive two-wheeler market with 26 million units on the road, approximately four million four-wheelers, and a quarter of a million buses and trucks. Despite these significant numbers, EVs remain a negligible fraction of the total vehicles. However, the […]