The government is preparing a new Auto Policy 2026 that will make it easier to import used and electric vehicles. The policy aims to boost competition in Pakistan’s car market by improving access to foreign cars. Officials believe this will push local manufacturers to improve quality and reduce prices.
The Car Dealers and Importers Association will soon give suggestions to the Ministry of Industries. These ideas will focus on customs duties, certification systems, and EV imports. Haroon Akhtar Khan, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, chaired a high-level meeting. He said the government will fully support proposals that help consumers and the environment.
At the meeting, officials also discussed trade support for used cars and EVs. They want Pakistan’s car sector to match international safety and climate standards. The plan includes better policies to control smog, reduce fuel imports, and support sustainable growth.
The new Auto Policy works alongside the Electric Vehicle Policy 2025–2030. This EV policy targets 2.2 million electric vehicles on Pakistani roads by the end of the decade. These vehicles include electric bikes, rickshaws, buses, and private cars. The move aims to reduce pollution and fossil fuel dependency in cities like Lahore and Karachi.
Khan said EVs are cheaper over time and better for public health. They use less fuel, break down less often, and help reduce noise pollution too. He stressed the government’s goal is to ensure that electric cars become affordable and available to all Pakistanis—not just the wealthy.