Pakistan’s New Auto Policy Approval Tied to IMF Consultations
As sources indicate in the Ministry of Industries and Production, approval of Pakistan's new five-year Auto Policy (2026-2031) has been linked to consultations with the International Monetary Fund, raising the possibility of further delays in its finalization.
As sources indicate in the Ministry of Industries and Production, approval of Pakistan's new five-year Auto Policy (2026-2031) has been linked to consultations with the International Monetary Fund, raising the possibility of further delays in its finalization.
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- The delay follows the expiration of Pakistan's previous Auto Industry Development and Export Policy on June 30, 2026.
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For context, the draft of the new Auto Development and Export Policy has been prepared. Nevertheless, final approval will be granted only after consultations with the IMF during its upcoming review mission, leaving the policy's launch uncertain. FBR Defies President Zardari's Order in Tax Case.
In practice, the IMF review team is scheduled to visit Pakistan from September 23. The draft policy will be discussed with the team during the review discussions, the sources stated.
In practice, the delay follows the expiration of Pakistan's previous Auto Industry Development and Export Policy on June 30, 2026.
Notably, the replacement policy was initially projected in July and was afterwards pushed to August, but differences over vehicle taxes, tariffs and incentives, including proposed concessions for electric and hybrid vehicles, delayed its launch. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.
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Taken together, the developments around pakistan's New Auto Policy Approval Tied to IMF Consultations point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.
