Govt to localise lithium-ion battery

Govt to localise lithium-ion battery

Pakistan is engaging China in agreements worth $558 million focused on lithium-ion battery assembly and manufacturing for value addition, officials said on Tuesday. The government is pursuing business-to-business engagements with Chinese firms to exploit local mineral reserves and reduce import reliance through domestic battery production. A phased domestic supply plan has been identified to address gaps, import dependence, joint-venture opportu…

Pakistan Eyes $558m Lithium-Ion Battery Deals with China

Copyright protected content copied from PhoneWorld website. Pakistan is stepping up efforts to localise lithium-ion battery manufacturing through prospective agreements worth $558 million with Chinese firms, as part of a broader strategy to support electric mobility, energy storage, and next-generation telecom infrastructure, officials revealed. The government is pursuing business-to-business engagements with Chinese companies for lithium-ion ba…

Pakistan Unveils Plan to Manufacture Lithium Batteries

Pakistan has introduced a new plan to locally manufacture lithium-ion batteries as part of its National Battery Manufacturing Policy 2026–2031. The policy aims to boost domestic production, attract investment, and reduce dependence on imports. Chaired by SAPM Haroon Akhtar Khan, the initiative includes phased localization, tariff reforms, and incentives for private-sector participation. Initial manufacturing will focus on lithium-iron-phosphate …

Pakistan to drive battery manufacturing through phased localization - Global News Pakistan

Battery Policy 2026–31, A New Pillar of National Energy Security Islamabad  :   A high-level meeting on the Lithium-Ion Battery Policy was held under the chairmanship of the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan. The meeting was attended by Secretary Industries and Production  Saif Anjum, CEO Engineering Development Board (EDB) Hammad Mansoor, and representatives of the private sector. Du…

Govt Moves to Localize Lithium-Ion Battery Manufacturing

The federal government has moved to make battery manufacturing a key pillar of Pakistan’s energy security with the review of the National Lithium-Ion Battery Manufacturing Policy 2026–31. The policy aims to promote local production, attract global investment, and reduce reliance on imported energy storage solutions. A high-level meeting chaired by Special Assistant to the Prime […] The post Govt Moves to Localize Lithium-Ion Battery Manufacturin…

Breaking! Imports of Used Mobile Phones to be Banned in Pakistan

The federal government is planning to ban the import of used mobile phones under the new Mobile and Electronic Devices Manufacturing Policy 2026–33. This policy has been prepared in consultation with local mobile phone manufacturers. Its main goal is to encourage mobile phone production within Pakistan, create more job opportunities, and reduce reliance on imported devices. By supporting local manufacturing, the government also aims to attract m…