The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has praised the government’s adoption of 62 international vehicle safety and environmental regulations, calling for effective implementation without unnecessary hurdles for legitimate importers.
KARACHI, October 23, 2026: The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has welcomed the adoption of international safety and environmental standards for commercially imported used vehicles, describing the move as an important step towards consumer protection, road safety and transparent trade.
In a letter to Haroon Akhtar Khan, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, KCCI President Talat Mehmood appreciated the Engineering Development Board’s notification dated September 30, 2026, introducing comprehensive standards and testing procedures for imported used motor vehicles.
The framework adopts 62 regulations based on United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) WP.29 regulations and equivalent internationally recognised standards. These cover braking, steering, seat belts, airbags, child safety, collision protection, tyres, lighting, emissions, noise and electric powertrains.
KCCI said the measures would bring Pakistan’s vehicle standards closer to international benchmarks while helping prevent unsafe, tampered or substandard vehicles from entering the local market.
The chamber also welcomed safeguards requiring importers to use formal banking channels, maintain complete vehicle records, establish after-sales service arrangements and obtain pre-shipment inspection certificates from internationally accredited inspection bodies.
The inspections must verify vehicles’ accident histories, odometer authenticity, physical condition, engine performance, emissions, noise levels, glazing, roadworthiness, airbags and manufacturing dates.
According to KCCI, post-shipment verification of original inspection certificates through local representatives of the same inspection entities will further strengthen authentication and accountability.
The chamber said a properly regulated commercial import regime could protect consumers, improve road safety, reduce environmental risks and discourage fraudulent practices while providing legitimate businesses with greater regulatory clarity.
KCCI commended the Ministry of Industries and Production, the Engineering Development Board and other relevant federal institutions for the initiative.
However, it stressed the importance of continued consultation between the government and the business community to address practical implementation challenges and prevent unnecessary procedural obstacles for legitimate importers.
The chamber reaffirmed its willingness to cooperate with the government to promote transparent, responsible and internationally aligned trade and industrial policies.