KARACHI: The Sindh government has shared plans to start a mini-truck assembly line in Karachi with help from China, showing a growing partnership between Pakistan and China in industry.
As per the information, Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said Chinese investors will build the plant, and there are also plans to set up electric vehicle charging stations across Sindh.
The launch of the super mini truck happened in Bozhou, China, with Sindh ministers Memon and Syed Nasir Hussain Shah present at the event.
The Super Mini Truck, made with Chery Holding and Pedi Technology, is built to solve transport issues in cities and rural areas, providing an eco-friendly option.
Memon explained that the project will support industrial growth, encourage local parts production, create jobs, and bring new technology to Pakistan.
He added that the assembly line in Karachi could make the city a key location for vehicle manufacturing, helping businesses and individuals.
The Sindh government will assist by simplifying regulations and improving infrastructure. The super mini truck can also turn into a super mini car, offering a creative solution for Pakistan’s need for small commercial vehicles.
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In other news, the Sindh Environment Department is taking action against polluting vehicles. In nine days, 133 vehicles were checked, and 39 were fined with red warning stickers issued.
Secretary Agha Shah Nawaz said vehicles that emit smoke will not be allowed, and owners must fix them or face a ban. The government’s Vehicular Emission Control Campaign, which started on May 5 and runs until May 29, is led by the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Coastal Development.
It works with the Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) and traffic police to reduce air pollution from poorly maintained vehicles in Karachi.
Official reports show that of the 133 vehicles inspected, 94 passed the emissions test, while 39 failed and were fined. Red stickers give owners 15 days to repair their vehicles, or they could be banned from the roads. Green stickers show vehicles meet environmental standards.
