Transition to Electric Mobility Discussed in Meeting with Car Dealers
ISLAMABAD: SAPM Haroon Akhtar Khan Chairs Meeting with Car Dealers Importers Association to Discuss Auto Policy 2026
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production, Mr. Haroon Akhtar Khan, chaired an important meeting with the Car Dealers Importers Association in Islamabad. The discussion focused on key areas including the upcoming Auto Policy 2026, import and export issues, and additional customs duties.
SAPM Haroon Akhtar Khan recognized the Car Dealers Importers Association as a vital stakeholder in the consultation process for policy formulation. He reiterated that Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s vision emphasizes promoting a liberalized and competitive import mechanism for vehicles in Pakistan.
“Open competition in car imports will create pressure on local manufacturers to improve and expand into exports,” stated Mr. Khan. He further added that in order to ensure the quality of used car imports, the government will implement mandatory registration and certification procedures.
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Highlighting the shift towards sustainable transportation, Mr. Khan stated that Pakistan is moving away from petrol-based vehicles towards environmentally friendly alternatives. In line with the Prime Minister’s directives, the government has introduced a comprehensive Electric Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025–2030.
Under this policy, Pakistan aims to convert 2.2 million vehicles to electric by the year 2030. “The promotion of electric vehicles is crucial for reducing smog and improving public health,” said Mr. Khan. “EVs are not only cost-effective but also beneficial for the environment and the people of Pakistan.”
During the meeting, the Car Dealers Importers Association assured the Ministry that they will submit detailed proposals to support the policy process. SAPM Haroon Akhtar Khan assured the Association that the government will carefully review their suggestions and extend full cooperation.
Meanwhile, Rana Ihsaan Afzal Khan, Coordinator to the Prime Minister of Pakistan on Commerce, conducted a meeting with Patron in Chief, Chairman and representatives of the All-Pakistan Car Dealers & Importers Association (APCDIA) to strengthen collaboration between the private and government stakeholders.
The APCIA, while appreciating the Governments plans to allow import of commercial vehicles via amendments to the Import Policy Order, were of the view that consultations with the Association could lead to formulation of a well-rounded policy for import of commercial vehicles.
Rana Ihsaan Afzal Khan assured the Association that the Ministry of Commerce is alive to its responsibilities for conducting stakeholder consultations and invited tangible proposals from the Association for incorporation in the updated Import Policy Order, which is expected to be issued after September, 2025.
Through such meetings, the Ministry of Commerce continues to affirm its leading role in facilitating the export/import landscape of Pakistan.
