Pakistan's electric scooter industry picks up speed as Middle East tensions push up fuel prices

Electric scooters and motorbikes are gaining ground across major cities in Pakistan as rising inflation pushes commuters to seek more affordable transport options. The trend has picked up pace following steep increases in fuel prices, driven by volatility in global oil markets and ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Local companies are turning to Chinese technology and components to expand Pakistan’s emerging electric two-wheeler market. Hira Mustafa files this report for CNA from Islamabad.