Tariff Policy Board approves commercial import of five-year-old used vehicles
40% additional duty applied despite auto industry concerns over money laundering and deindustrialization risks
Pakistan’s auto sector surges, posts 62% YoY growth in August 2025
August sales total 14,050 units, while cumulative sales for the first two months of FY26 reach 25,093 units, marking a 45% YoY increase
Govt approves new framework for disposal of tampered, confiscated vehicles
New Customs General Order to enhance transparency, efficiency, and revenue generation
Ghandhara Automobiles issues Rs3 billion defamation notice to Master Group over Chery brand dispute
Notice follows Master Chery Pakistan’s claims that Ghandhara failed to fulfill service, warranty, and customer support obligations
Sazgar sales rise 10% YoY in August, 2MFY26 sales up 20%
August sales reach 1,049 units including H6 PHEV; 2MFY26 sales total 2,128 units, production up 31%
Can Pakistan electrify 36 million vehicles before it’s too late?
Following 2019's policy failure, the country pivots to self-funding model
Sazgar Engineering to launch PHEV TANK-500 and CANNON by March 2026
Company’s board discontinues home appliances business from September 01, 2025
Ghandhara Tyre reports Rs366 million loss, despite increase in comprehensive income
The company sees a sharp decline in profitability, with net sales falling and operating costs rising, but comprehensive income rises due to revaluation gains
Used car imports hit 4,400 in July, raising concerns for domestic auto industry
Over 600 high-value vehicles cleared under personal schemes; experts warn of under-invoicing, around Rs 6.5 billion in lost revenue, and threats to local jobs
Tesla sales fall 40% in Europe while BYD posts strong growth
Tesla records 8,837 new cars in July, BYD sees 13,503 registrations amid rising competition
Sazgar Engineering plans Rs11.5bn expansion to boost vehicle production capacity
Focus on hybrid, electric vehicles as company aims for 100 units per day by March 2026
Govt to ban import of accidental cars, impose 40% tariff on used vehicles
Local taxes of 30–61% keep car prices high despite trade liberalisation
Car imports jump 61% in July 2025 after tariff reduction, raising concerns for local industry
Surge in imports signals demand boost but risks undermining domestic production and investment
Pakistan risks $131 billion regional auto trade opportunity amid tariff changes and used-car imports: report
PAAPAM warns that policy shifts could undermine auto-parts ecosystem and stall export growth.
Auto parts makers warn against used car imports, call for consistent policies
Parts makers fear job losses as used car imports threaten local industry