The Pakistani government has finalized a new industrial policy to rescue the declining manufacturing sector, which has been shrinking for years. The policy was approved during a high-level meeting of the Industrial Policy Committee, chaired by Special Assistant to the PM, Haroon Akhtar Khan, in Islamabad. Officials in the meeting showed concern that industry’s share […]
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Govt to ease car imports, push for 2.2 million EVs by 2030
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 […]
Industrial raw materials duty cuts under review for FY26 budget: Commerce committee updates
Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, is set to present proposals for reducing duties on industrial raw materials in the upcoming fiscal year 2025–26 budget. These measures aim to boost local manufacturing by making raw materials and industrial machinery more affordable. The proposals were discussed in the National Assembly Standing […]
Haroon Akhtar highlights biogas as Pakistan’s future energy solution
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM), Haroon Akhtar Khan, visited the site of Suzuki’s proposed biogas plant at Manga Mandi, Lahore, on Saturday. He was warmly received by Suzuki’s Managing Director, Hiroshi Kawamura. During the visit, Khan praised Suzuki’s initiative, calling it an essential step toward a clean energy future for Pakistan. Khan emphasized […]