Pakistan's Auto Policy 2026: Government Embarks on Liberalized Import Mechanism

Strategic Insights -

SAPM Haroon Akhtar Khan convened a meeting with the Car Dealers Importers Association to discuss key aspects of the upcoming Auto Policy 2026, including import and export issues and additional customs duties. The government aims to promote a liberalized and competitive import mechanism for vehicles in Pakistan, which is expected to pressure local manufacturers to improve and expand into exports. To ensure the quality of used car imports, the government will implement mandatory registration and certification procedures. Additionally, Pakistan is shifting towards sustainable transportation, with a focus on environmentally friendly alternatives, as evident in the introduction of the Electric Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025-2030.

Key Takeaways:

  • The government will implement a mandatory registration and certification procedure for used car imports to ensure quality.
  • 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 crucial for reducing smog and improving public health in Pakistan.
  • The government will review and consider proposals submitted by the Car Dealers Importers Association to support the policy process.
  • The Car Dealers Importers Association will submit detailed proposals in support of the policy process.
  • The Prime Minister's vision emphasizes promoting a liberalized and competitive import mechanism for vehicles in Pakistan.
  • The Electric Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025-2030 targets the conversion of 2.2 million vehicles to electric by 2030.
  • SAPM Haroon Akhtar Khan stated that open competition in car imports will create pressure on local manufacturers to improve and expand into exports.

Statistics:

  • 2.2 million vehicles to be converted to electric by 2030 under the Electric Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025-2030.
  • Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif's vision ensures a liberalized and competitive import mechanism for vehicles in Pakistan.

Sources:

  • The News (Pakistan)
  • Daily Times (Pakistan)