Karachi, October 3, 2025 – The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP) has released a detailed report outlining the potential challenges and implications of the government’s recent decision to allow the commercial import of vehicles.
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Pakistan Allows Import of Used Vehicles with New Rules
Pakistan has officially allowed the commercial import of used vehicles, introducing fresh regulations and duties aimed at balancing consumer demand, environmental standards, and protection of local industry.
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Pakistan greenlights import of used vehicles, adds RD
Islamabad, September 24, 2025 – In a significant policy shift, Pakistan has formally allowed the commercial import of used vehicles, while simultaneously introducing stricter regulatory measures and additional duties to ensure compliance with international standards.
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Car imports fall 40% in June 2025 amid anticipated ban lift
Islamabad, July 21, 2025 – Car imports into Pakistan witnessed a sharp decline of 40% in June 2025 on a Year-on-Year (YoY) basis, according to the latest data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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Car imports to spur local industry, boost quality standards: SAPM
Islamabad, June 24, 2025 – Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, has emphasized that the liberalization of car imports will play a crucial role in compelling local auto manufacturers to elevate their quality standards.
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Car dealers welcome allowing commercial import of vehicles
Islamabad, June 24, 2025 – Car dealers across Pakistan have lauded the government’s decision to permit the commercial import of vehicles, marking a positive shift in the country’s import policy framework.
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Pakistan opens doors to import of five-year-old used vehicles
Islamabad, June 21, 2025 – In a major policy shift, Pakistan is set to open its borders for the commercial import of five-year-old used and old vehicles starting from September 1, 2025, aiming to liberalize the auto market and boost customs revenue.
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Pakistan, IMF agree: No ban on commercial import of used vehicles
Karachi, May 19, 2025 – In a major policy shift aligned with International Monetary Fund (IMF) reforms, Pakistan is set to fully lift the ban on the commercial import of used vehicles.
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Pakistan may relax age limit on used cars import in budget 2025-26
Pakistan is reportedly considering a major policy shift by extending the age limit for the import of old and used cars from the current three years to five years.
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Pakistan’s Imports of CBU Vehicles Surge by 17.50% in 8MFY25
Karachi, March 23, 2025 – Pakistan has witnessed a significant rise in the imports of completely built unit (CBU) vehicles, with a 17.50% surge during the first eight months (July–February) of the fiscal year 2024-25 compared to the same period last year.
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