--- title: "Government proposes duty cuts on hybrid vehicles and buses under new auto policy" description: "Most outlets led with the government's proposal to reduce import duties on hybrid vehicles, with some also noting the inclusion of buses and trucks. Aaj News provided additional context by mentioning the draft Auto Policy 2026-31 and that the final document had been submitted to the Prime Minister for approval." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/7261-government-proposes-major-duty-cuts-on-hybrid-vehicles site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Government proposes duty cuts on hybrid vehicles and buses under new auto policy business · updated 9 Sep 2026, 2:24 PM PKT · 8–9 Sep 2026 · 3 articles from 3 outlets over 2 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 3 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets led with the government's proposal to reduce import duties and taxes on hybrid vehicles under the new Auto Policy. Aaj News added context that the draft policy also includes duty cuts on trucks and buses and has been submitted to the Prime Minister for approval. ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 9 Sep 2026 — THESE Hybrid vehicles likely to get cheaper in Pakistan (1 outlet) - **Pakistan Observer** — [THESE Hybrid vehicles likely to get cheaper in Pakistan](https://pakobserver.net/these-hybrid-vehicles-likely-to-get-cheaper-in-pakistan/) · 9 Sep 2026, 2:24 PM PKT > The final draft of Pakistan’s new Auto Policy 2026-31 has proposed a gradual reduction in import duties on hybrid vehicles… ### 8 Sep 2026 — Government proposes duty cuts on hybrid vehicles and buses under new auto policy (2 outlets) > Most outlets led with the government's proposal to reduce import duties on hybrid vehicles, with some also noting the inclusion of buses and trucks. Aaj News provided additional context by mentioning the draft Auto Policy 2026-31 and that the final document had been submitted to the Prime Minister for approval. - **Aaj News (English)** — [Government proposes major duty cuts on hybrid vehicles and buses](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330471422/government-proposes-major-duty-cuts-on-hybrid-vehicles-and-buses) · 8 Sep 2026, 6:04 PM PKT > The government has proposed major reductions in import duties on hybrid vehicles, trucks and buses under the draft Auto Policy 2026-31, with the final document submitted to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for approval. According to the draft, the new auto policy will remain in effect for five years and aims to attract investment, increase vehicle production and promote exports from the country’s ... - **ARY News (English)** — [New auto policy proposes tax cuts on import of vehicles](https://arynews.tv/new-auto-policy-proposes-tax-cuts-on-hybrid-vehicles) · 8 Sep 2026, 4:11 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > government has proposed significant reductions in duties and taxes on hybrid vehicles under the draft of the new Auto Policy ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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