Government of Pakistan Strengthens Collaboration with Car Dealers Association to Reform Auto Policy 2026

Strategic Insights -

Government officials recognized the car dealers association as a vital stakeholder in the consultation process for policy formulation, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's vision emphasizing a liberalized and competitive import mechanism for vehicles in Pakistan. The meeting discussed the upcoming Auto Policy 2026, import and export issues, and additional customs duties, with the government implementing mandatory registration and certification procedures to ensure the quality of used car imports. The government aims to convert 2.2 million vehicles to electric by 2030 under the Electric Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025-2030, promoting environmentally friendly alternatives and reducing smog.

Key Takeaways:

  • The government recognized the Car Dealers Importers Association as a vital stakeholder in the consultation process for policy formulation, ensuring their proposals are carefully reviewed and extended full cooperation.
  • Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's vision emphasizes promoting a liberalized and competitive import mechanism for vehicles in Pakistan, creating pressure on local manufacturers to improve and expand into exports.
  • The government will implement mandatory registration and certification procedures to ensure the quality of used car imports.
  • Pakistan aims to convert 2.2 million vehicles to electric by 2030 under the Electric Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025-2030, reducing smog and improving public health.
  • The promotion of electric vehicles is crucial for the environment and the people of Pakistan, as EVs are not only cost-effective but also beneficial for the environment and public health.
  • The Car Dealers Importers Association assured the minister that they will submit detailed proposals to support the policy process.
  • The Ministry of Commerce continues to affirm its leading role in facilitating the export/import landscape of Pakistan through stakeholder consultations.
  • Rana Ihsaan Afzal Khan, Coordinator to the Prime Minister of Pakistan on Commerce, conducted a meeting with the All-Pakistan Car Dealers and Importers Association (APCIA) to strengthen collaboration between the private and government stakeholders.

Statistics:

  • Pakistan aims to convert 2.2 million vehicles to electric by 2030 under the Electric Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025-2030.
  • The promotion of electric vehicles is expected to reduce smog and improve public health.
  • The government will implement mandatory registration and certification procedures to ensure the quality of used car imports.
  • Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's vision emphasizes promoting a liberalized and competitive import mechanism for vehicles in Pakistan.

Sources:

  • "Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, chaired an important meeting with the Car Dealers Importers Association in Islamabad on Tuesday" (Date not specified).
  • "Rana Ihsaan Afzal Khan, Coordinator to the Prime Minister of Pakistan on Commerce, conducted a meeting with Patron-in-Chief, Chairman and representatives of the All-Pakistan Car Dealers and Importers Association (APCIA) to strengthen collaboration between the private and government stakeholders" (Date not specified).
  • "The Electric Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025-2030" (Date not specified).