SAARC Energy Centre, Islamabad successfully conducted a Training Workshop on ‘Electric Vehicle and its Charging Infrastructure’ from 27th–29th August, 2026 at the Ramada by Wyndham Hotel, Islamabad, Pakistan. The workshop was organized in collaboration with the National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority, Pakistan, as knowledge partner.
Delegates from Bhutan, Maldives, and Pakistan participated physically, while delegates from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka joined online. Experts and trainers engaged by the Centre delivered comprehensive training sessions covering the policy, infrastructure, standardization, and technology aspects of Electric Vehicles. Delegates also presented on the existing rules, policies, and current status of the EV sector in their respective Member States, offering valuable regional perspectives.
Interactive discussion segments encouraged the exchange of ideas and best practices, while dedicated question-and-answer sessions further enriched participants’ understanding of key concepts and challenges. Participants also undertook a field visit to the eZbike premises to gain hands-on exposure to electric vehicle manufacturing and technology. Over the three days, participants gained significant knowledge and practical insights from the presentations, discussions, and interactive sessions.
The workshop concluded successfully, meeting its objective of equipping participants with the skills needed to navigate the complexities of EV technology and infrastructure deployment across the region.
Workshop, Agenda and Concept Paper
- Workshop Agenda, Click Here
- Concept Paper, Click Here
Workshop Presentations (Day 1)
- Dr. Naveed Arshad, Associate Professor & Director, LUMS Energy Institute, Pakistan Click Here
- Dr. Horizon Walker Gitano Briggs, Chief Technical Officer, Focus Applied Technologies, Malaysia Click Here
- Mr. Jack Gregory Crawford, Associate Economic Affairs Officer, Transport Division, UNESCAP, Thailand. Click Here
Workshop Presentations (Day 2)
- Malik Muhammad Arslan, Energy and E-Mobility Specialist, LUMS Energy Institute (LEI), Pakistan. Click Here
- Dr. Naveed Arshad, Associate Professor & Director, LUMS Energy Institute, Pakistan. Click Here
- Dr. Horizon Walker Gitano Briggs, Chief Technical Officer, Focus Applied Technologies, Malaysia. Click Here
- Malik Muhammad Arslan, Energy and E-Mobility Specialist, LUMS Energy Institute (LEI), Pakistan. Click Here
- Mr. Imtiaz Ahmad, Deputy Director (R&D), Independent System and Market Operator (ISMO), Pakistan. Click Here
Workshop Presentations (Day 3)
- Dr. Horizon Walker Gitano Briggs, Chief Technical Officer, Focus Applied Technologies, Malaysia. Click Here
- Dr. Naveed Arshad, Associate Professor & Director, LUMS Energy Institute, Pakistan Click Here
- Mr. Jack Gregory Crawford, Associate Economic Affairs Officer, Transport Division, UNESCAP, Thailand. Click Here
- Malik Muhammad Arslan, Energy and E-Mobility Specialist, LUMS Energy Institute (LEI), Pakistan. Click Here
Presentations by Delegates
- Bangladesh Presentation, Click Here
- Bhutan Presentation, Click Here
- India Presentation, Click Here
- Maldives Presentation, Click Here
- Pakistan – NEECA Presentation, Click Here
- Sri Lanka Presentation, Click Here
- SAARC Energy Centre Presentation, Click Here
Downlaod Pictures
- Inaugural Session Pictures, Click Here
- Training Sessions Pictures, Click Here