--- title: "PM approves new auto policy with export and localisation goals" description: "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." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/7297-pakistan-s-auto-policy-2026-31-awaits-pm-s-approval site: HarZaviya language: en --- # PM approves new auto policy with export and localisation goals business · updated 11 Sep 2026, 10:39 AM PKT · 8–11 Sep 2026 · 12 articles from 8 outlets over 4 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 8 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Both outlets reported that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to hold a meeting on the delayed Auto Policy 2026-31 on Wednesday. ProPakistani noted that the meeting will decide the policy’s future, while 24 News HD emphasized that the policy is awaiting the PM’s approval. The framing is largely similar, with both highlighting the meeting as a key step in the policy’s progression. ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 11 Sep 2026 — Pakistan’s new Auto Policy promises major relief... (1 outlet) - **Minute Mirror** — [Pakistan’s new Auto Policy promises major relief...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pakistans-new-auto-policy-promises-major-relief-for-car-buyers-628210/) · 11 Sep 2026, 10:39 AM PKT > The federal government has shared the final draft of its Auto Policy 2026–31 with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for review ### 10 Sep 2026 — PM approves new auto policy with export and localisation goals (2 outlets) > 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. - **Minute Mirror** — [PM Shehbaz approves Auto Policy 2026](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pm-shehbaz-approves-auto-policy-2026-627831/) · 10 Sep 2026, 3:07 PM PKT > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the Auto Policy 2026, paving the way for new measures aimed at boosting investment, exports and local - **Geo News** — [PM approves auto policy 2026-31 linking incentives to exports, localisation](https://www.geo.tv/latest/681475-pm-approves-auto-policy-2026-31-linking-incentives-to-exports-localisation) · 10 Sep 2026, 12:54 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signs Annual Budget 2026-27 documents at Parliament House, Islamabad, on June 12, 2026. —PIDPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif green-lighted Automotive Industry Development Policy 2026-31, linking incentives to exports, localisation and domestic... ### 9 Sep 2026 — PM Shehbaz gives in-principle approval to new Auto Policy 2026–31 (5 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif gave in-principle approval to the new Auto Policy 2026–31, with a focus on the approval itself and the policy’s next steps, such as IMF review and cabinet presentation. Dunya News highlighted proposed measures like lower hybrid vehicle duties and environmental levies, while ARY News noted the prime minister’s directive for changes and proposed incentives for electric vehicles. BOL News repeated the same headline and excerpt twice, emphasizing the procedural steps following IMF approval. - **ARY News (English)** — [New auto policy 2026–31: PM Shehbaz orders changes, EV incentives proposed](https://arynews.tv/new-auto-policy-2026-31-pm-shehbaz-orders-changes) · 10 Sep 2026, 11:18 AM PKT > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the initial draft of the new Auto Policy 2026–31 and directed officials to make several changes - **BOL News** — [PM Shehbaz approves new auto policy 2026-31](https://bolnews.com/business/pm-shehbaz-approves-new-auto-policy-2026-31) · 9 Sep 2026, 8:04 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > After IMF approval, the policy will be presented to the ECC and then the federal Cabinet. - **Dunya News** — [PM Shehbaz gives in-principle approval to Pakistan's new Auto Policy 2026-31](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Business/972077-pm-shehbaz-gives-inprinciple-approval-to-pakistans-new-auto-policy-2) · 9 Sep 2026, 6:30 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > rime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the Auto Policy 2026-31 in principle, proposing lower hybrid vehicle duties, investment incentives and environmental levies on larger vehicles. - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [PM Shehbaz approves Pakistan’s new Auto Policy 2026-31](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/09-Sep-2026/pm-shehbaz-approves-pakistans-new-auto-policy-2026-31) · 9 Sep 2026, 5:21 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has given in-principle approval to the new Auto Policy 2026-31. Reports said the proposed policy will now be shared with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Following the IMF’s approval, the policy will be presented before the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC). According to reports, the new Auto Policy will be […] - **ProPakistani** — [PM Gives In-Principle Approval to New Auto Policy 2026-31](https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/09/pm-gives-in-principle-approval-to-new-auto-policy-2026-31/) · 9 Sep 2026, 4:23 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday gave in-principle approval to Pakistan’s new Auto Policy 2026–31, sources told ProPakistani a short… Read More ### 8 Sep 2026 — PM Shehbaz to Hold Meeting on Auto Policy 2026-31 (2 outlets) > Both outlets reported that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is convening a meeting to finalize or approve the Auto Policy 2026-31, with the event set for Wednesday. ProPakistani emphasized that the meeting would decide the "future" of the policy, while 24 News HD described it as a meeting to address the policy "awaiting approval." The framing is largely similar, with both highlighting the meeting's significance in the policy's progression. - **24 News HD** — [Pakistan’s Auto Policy 2026-31 awaits PM's approval](https://www.24newshd.tv/08-Sep-2026/pakistan-s-auto-policy-2026-31-awaits-approval-pm-summons-fresh-meeting) · 8 Sep 2026, 7:52 PM PKT > Pakistan’s new Auto Policy 2026-31 is awaiting approval, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif summoning another meeting on the proposed policy for tomorrow (Wednesday), 24NewsHD TV reported on Tuesday. - **ProPakistani** — [PM Shehbaz Calls Meeting to Decide Future of New Auto Policy](https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/08/pm-shehbaz-calls-meeting-to-decide-future-of-new-auto-policy/) · 8 Sep 2026, 3:57 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will hold a new meeting on the long-delayed Auto Policy 2026-31 on Wednesday, sources told ProPakistani.… Read More ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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