Rawalpindi Police has inaugurated a petrol station constructed entirely from recycled plastic, marking a step toward sustainable development while supporting the welfare of police martyrs and personnel injured in the line of duty. The facility, located within Police Lines Rawalpindi, will generate income dedicated to the welfare of families of fallen and injured officers, reinforcing the department’s commitment to both environmental responsibility and community support.
The innovative project was developed using 7,700 kilograms of plastic waste, equivalent to more than 5.8 million pieces of discarded plastic. This waste material was repurposed into durable construction components by Wafi Energy, a Shell licensee in Pakistan, in collaboration with Concept Loop, a Wafi Tameer alumni startup known for its eco-friendly building technologies. The collaboration brings together sustainability, design innovation, and social welfare to create a project that benefits both the environment and the local community.
This is the second retail site of its kind in Pakistan, following the earlier launch of a similar station in Karachi. That facility, also built in partnership with Concept Loop, used around 6,500 kilograms of plastic waste — approximately 1.3 million pieces — to produce concrete blocks and pavers capable of withstanding harsh environmental conditions. Wafi Energy has previously implemented another environmentally conscious initiative at its Karachi head office, constructing a 730-foot plastic road made from 2.5 tonnes of recycled lubricant bottles. This road has demonstrated durability under heat and rainfall, providing long-term utility to the surrounding neighborhood.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Saudi Commercial Attaché Naif A. Alharbi, Regional Police Officer Babar Sarfraz Alpa, and City Police Officer Syed Khalid Hamdani, along with representatives from the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) and the Embassy of Saudi Arabia. Naif Alharbi commended the initiative and described it as a meaningful contribution to sustainable infrastructure in Pakistan.
Wafi Energy CEO Zubair Shaikh expressed that the company views sustainability as both a responsibility and a long-term commitment. He said the new Rawalpindi retail site reflects the company’s mission to blend environmental responsibility with practical innovation, turning plastic waste into materials that can build communities and reduce pollution. He emphasized that over 5.8 million plastic pieces were reused in the project, making the fuel station a model of how environmentally conscious development can create tangible social impact.
CPO Syed Khalid Hamdani shared that the facility was named in honor of the police martyrs and veterans, acknowledging their service and sacrifice. He added that Punjab Police had signed an agreement with Wafi Fuel and several supporting institutions to make this initiative possible. Hamdani also announced that families of police martyrs will receive Rs15,000 per month, while veterans will receive Rs10,000 monthly as part of this welfare program, alongside other existing benefits. The proceeds from this project will further assist police personnel seriously injured during duty.
The launch of this recycled plastic petrol station symbolizes a growing shift toward sustainable infrastructure projects that merge environmental preservation with social impact. It stands as an example of how innovation in material reuse can contribute to both public welfare and cleaner urban development across Pakistan.
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