Vehicle Import
Used Vehicle Import Rule Puts 300,000 Direct Jobs at Risk
The Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts & Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) has objected to the Engineering Development Board’s (EDB) September 30, 2026 notification, which allows any…
Govt Opens Commercial Import of Used Vehicles With New Conditions
The federal government has formally allowed the commercial import of used vehicles through a notification issued on September 30, 2026. According to media reports, under…
Punjab Bans Transfer of Imported Vehicles for One Year After Registration
Imported vehicles registered in Punjab can no longer be transferred to another owner for one year after registration, the provincial Excise Department has announced. Under…
Used Car Imports Get Harder as Govt Shuts Baggage Scheme
The federal government has abolished the Personal Baggage Scheme used for importing second-hand vehicles, Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan told the National Assembly, while announcing…
FBR Imposes 30 Percent Extra Duty on Commercial Used Vehicle Imports
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed a 30 percent additional regulatory duty (RD) on the commercial import of used vehicles, effective July 1.…
FY Budget 2026-27: Govt Imposes Federal Excise Duty on Vehicles Above 2,000cc
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb presented the 2026-27 federal budget in the National Assembly, announcing a new Federal Excise Duty on imported vehicles across multiple engine…
Policy Shift: ECC Opens Door to Used Vehicle and Auto Part Imports
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) approved a one-year pilot scheme permitting temporary imports of used vehicles and auto parts for repair, refurbishment, and re-export. The…
Govt Enforces Vehicle Safety Standards for All Cars
The government has officially enforced vehicle safety standards for both imported and locally manufactured vehicles, marking the first time such comprehensive regulations have been implemented.…
Tax Relief on Old Car Imports Proposed in Budget Plan Sent to IMF
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has proposed significant tax relief on old car imports as part of its budget recommendations submitted to the International Monetary Fund…
FBR Permits Duty-Free Temporary Import of Tourist Vehicles for Three Months
Islamabad: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a facilitative policy allowing tourists to temporarily import vehicles into Pakistan without paying Customs duties, effective…
