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Pakistan: Inflation drives demand for electric vehicles

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Manaf Siddique
April 9, 2025

Motorists on Pakistan's roads are swapping gas for electric in response to rising fuel prices in the country. But it's not a solution that everyone is able to reap the benefits of, warns an automotive sector expert.

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