PM Shehbaz holds meeting to review used car imports

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1. 22 Oct 2026 71% related

   3 outlets

   Used Car Imports Rise Under Gift Scheme

   Most outlets highlighted the sharp increase in used car imports under Pakistan’s Gift Scheme, with Pakistan Observer noting the jump from seven units in May to 2,238 in September. ProPakistani added that the local auto industry has accused overseas Pakistanis of misusing the scheme, suggesting a focus on the perceived abuse of the policy.

2. 21 Oct 2026 71% related

   4 outlets

   Pakistan approves new auto policy, rejects IMF proposal to raise EV sales tax

   Most outlets led with the approval of Pakistan’s new five-year auto policy and the rejection of the IMF proposal to increase EV sales tax. The framing was largely consistent, with a focus on the policy’s goals of boosting local manufacturing and reducing import tariffs. Excerpts did not reveal significant differences in emphasis or tone.

3. 8 Oct 2026 70% related

   2 outlets · 2 developments

   PAMA Expresses Concerns Over EDB's Revised Used Vehicle Import Framework

   Most outlets reported that the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA) raised concerns about the Engineering Development Board’s (EDB) revised framework for used vehicle imports. Pakistan Observer led with the surge in used vehicle imports alongside PAMA’s regulatory concerns, while Business Recorder focused primarily on PAMA’s response to the EDB notification, mentioning its communication with an official. Both excerpts highlight PAMA’s worries but differ slightly in framing the issue.

4. 13 Sep 2026 71% related

   2 outlets

   Used car imports decline following government measures

   Most outlets reported a significant drop in used car imports after the government introduced new restrictions, such as abolishing the baggage scheme and requiring pre-shipment inspections. Dawn provided additional context on the policy changes and their timing, while Minute Mirror focused more broadly on the decline itself without specifying the measures.

5. 11 Sep 2026 72% related

   8 outlets · 4 developments

   PM approves new auto policy with export and localisation goals

   Most outlets reported that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved a new automotive industry policy for 2026–2031, highlighting its focus on boosting exports and localisation. Geo News provided additional context, mentioning the signing of the Annual Budget 2026-27 documents alongside the policy approval. Minute Mirror noted the policy’s ambitious targets in one excerpt and described it as a step to enhance investment, exports, and local production in another.