Policy for import of bullet proof vehicles unveiled

Policy for import of bullet proof vehicles unveiled

ISLAMABAD: The ministry of commerce has unveiled policy for import of bullet proof vehicles both in new and used condition.

The ministry issued SRO 902(I)/2020 dated September 25, 2020 to notify Import Policy Order, 2020 and explained the requirement for import of bullet proof vehicles.

The bullet proof vehicles are importable on the recommendation of Ministry of Interior subject to following conditions:

(i) Requests for import of bullet proof vehicles are routed through concerned Provincial Government, which will determine the genuineness of the requirements of the applicant;

(ii) The applicant will clearly indicate the features of the vehicle proposed to be imported by him;

(iii) Undertaking be obtained from the applicant that he will ply the vehicle only in high security risk areas; and

(iv) The vehicle will only be disposed of after obtaining NOC from Ministry of Interior.

(v) The same conditions and procedures mentioned above shall apply mutatis mutandis, if bullet proof vehicles are imported under Personal Baggage, gift and Transfer of Residence Schemes.