Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday reaffirmed the government’s support for electric vehicle manufacturing, localization and sustainable transportation to promote Pakistan as a regional hub for new energy vehicles. He stated this while talking to a delegation of BYD Group and Mega Motor Company (MMC) led by BYD Group Vice […]
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Pakistan reviews auto policy to accelerate electric vehicle adoption
Pakistan is reviewing its automotive policy with a renewed focus on accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), the deputy prime minister’s office said on Monday, as the government seeks to reduce fuel imports, boost local manufacturing and transition toward cleaner transportation. The review comes as Pakistan’s current Automotive Industry Development and Export Plan (AIDEP) […]
Sindh to digitise route permits, vehicle fitness certificates
The Sindh government has taken an important and decisive step to modernize the transport system in the province by issuing orders to completely digitize all route permits and vehicle fitness certificates across the province. The Department of Transport and Mass Transit, Government of Sindh, has set June 30, 2026, as the deadline for the complete […]
Vehicle inspection centres now open seven days a week in Sindh
The Sindh Transport Department has announced that all District Regional Transport Authorities (DRTAs) and Motor Vehicle Inspection Centers across the province will remain open seven days a week. According to an official statement, all offices will operate daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The initiative aims to facilitate transporters in submitting applications for fuel […]
Karachi police extend deadline for govt-approved vehicle number plates
Karachi police have extended the deadline for installing government-approved vehicle number plates until April 1, offering motorists additional time to comply, a spokesperson confirmed on Sunday. The two-day extension was announced by Karachi Additional Inspector General (AIG) Azad Khan to facilitate vehicle owners in obtaining and affixing official number plates ahead of strict enforcement. According […]
Auction of 40 exclusive vehicle registration numbers on Feb 14
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced a new auction of 40 exclusive vehicle registration numbers, offering citizens another opportunity to highlight their identity and cultural affiliation. According to the Excise and Taxation Department on Monday, the auction will be held on February 14 at the Qayyum sports Complex, Peshawar. This phase includes registration numbers representing […]
ECC approves amendments to vehicle import procedure
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Tuesday approved amendments to the vehicle import procedure, retaining only the Transfer of Residence and Gift Schemes. Under the revised framework, commercial-import safety and environmental standards will apply to these schemes, the intervening import period will be extended from two to three years, and imported vehicles […]
Eight killed as bus collides with Iranian oil vehicle
At least eight people were burnt to death and several others injured when a passenger bus collided with a vehicle carrying Iranian oil on the CPEC national highway in Balochistan’s Panjgur district on Saturday. According to police, the collision triggered a massive fire that engulfed both vehicles. The accidentT was initially reported to have claimed […]
Sindh Tightens Vehicle Rules for Road Safety
KARACHI – The Sindh government has announced sweeping amendments to the Sindh Motor Vehicle Rules of 1969, introducing strict new regulations to improve road safety and curb traffic accidents. According to a notification, all heavy commercial vehicles will now be required to obtain fitness certificates from transport department centers. Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon […]