RAWALPINDI: A petrol station built with recycled plastic was inaugurated at Police Lines Rawalpindi to generate income for the welfare of police martyrs and officers injured in the line of duty.
The station was constructed using 7,700 kilograms of plastic waste, equal to 5.8 million pieces of end-of-life plastic, turned into construction material by Wafi Energy, a Shell licensee in Pakistan.
Earlier, the first eco-friendly station was launched in Karachi in collaboration with Concept Loop, a startup supported by Wafi Tameer alumni. That site used 6,500 kilograms of plastic waste, around 1.3 million pieces, to create strong pavers and concrete blocks.
Wafi Energy also built a 730-foot plastic road outside its Karachi head office using 2.5 tonnes of waste lubricant bottles, which has proven to withstand heat and rain while benefiting the local community.
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The Rawalpindi facility was inaugurated by Saudi Commercial Attaché Naif A. Alharbi, along with Regional Police Officer Babar Sarfraz Alpa and CPO Syed Khalid Hamdani. Officials from OGRA and the Saudi embassy also attended the ceremony.
Speaking at the event, Naif A. Alharbi praised the project, saying it reflects strong development efforts in Pakistan.
Zubair Shaikh, CEO of Wafi Energy, said the project shows how innovation and environmental responsibility can work together.
“By reusing over 5.8 million pieces of plastic waste, this site is more than just a fuel station — it is a symbol of our belief in a cleaner, greener future for Pakistan,” he stated.
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CPO Syed Khalid Hamdani said Punjab police signed agreements with Wafi Fuel to launch the project, which has been named to honor police martyrs and veterans.
He announced that the police department will now provide Rs15,000 per month to the families of police martyrs and Rs10,000 per month to retired veterans.
“This support will be in addition to other benefits and will also help seriously injured police personnel in Rawalpindi,” he added.
Currently, there are 130 Rawalpindi police martyrs, and the funds generated from this petrol station will go directly toward their welfare and that of their families.
