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flag Pakistan launches zero-interest e-bike and rickshaw program with subsidies and digital access.

flag Pakistan has launched a zero-interest financing scheme for 116,000 electric bikes and 3,170 electric rickshaws/loaders in fiscal year 2025-26, with the State Bank of Pakistan and federal government collaborating on a digital platform. flag The program, available through conventional and Islamic banks, offers capital subsidies up to Rs50,000 for e-bikes and Rs200,000 for three-wheelers, covering equity costs and eliminating upfront payments. flag Repayments include only principal and insurance over two or three years, with no interest, processing, or early settlement fees. flag At least 25% of units are reserved for women, 10% for small business owners, and 30% for fleet operators. flag Vehicles must be EDB-approved, and applications are processed digitally using CNIC and digital driving license data, with NADRA and insurance services managed by the government.

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