Pakistan Plans Rs. 1.7 Billion Automotive Testing Institute

Pakistan intends to establish a dedicated automotive testing institute to improve vehicle safety, quality checks, and certification as part of its proposed Autos and Auto Parts Manufacturing Policy 2026-31.

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• According to the draft policy, Pakistan joined the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) 1958 Agreement in April 2020 and has adopted 62 vehicle-related WP.29 regulations.
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• The administration now proposes adopting 45 further regulations by the fourth quarter of 2028.

In practice, the proposed Pakistan Automotive Testing Institute (PATI) will serve as a key facility for automotive type approval and verification of vehicles against prescribed safety, quality, and environmental standards.

According to Section 4.5.7 of the draft policy, the Ministry of Industries and Production and the Engineering Development Board (EDB) will be responsible for establishing the institute.

Meanwhile, the administration does not plan to develop every testing facility within PATI. Instead, the institute will focus on facilities that private third-party evaluators cannot establish commercially. Nora EV Announces Official Rates in Pakistan. Pakistan Intends to Adopt 45 More Vehicle Safety Regulations.

PATI is part of a broader effort to strengthen vehicle safety and regulatory compliance in Pakistan.

For context, the administration now proposes adopting 45 further regulations by the fourth quarter of 2028. Existing safety and environmental requirements for imported and locally assembled vehicles cover areas such as braking systems, airbags, and occupant protection.

Notably, the draft policy additionally calls for a statutory framework covering conformity assessments, market surveillance, and vehicle recalls.

It further proposes using internationally accredited third-party providers for compliance audits where appropriate. PATI would provide part of the testing infrastructure needed to backing this regulatory framework. New Car Levy to Earn Govt Rs. 188 Billion. Rs. 1.7 Billion Proposed for the Testing Institute.

Meanwhile, the draft automotive policy proposes allocating Rs. 1.7 billion to establish PATI. Its budget appendix outlines the after spending plan. Financial Year Proposed Allocation. 2026-27 Rs. 200 million. 2027-28 Rs. 500 million. 2028-29 Rs. 1 billion. Total Rs. 1.7 billion. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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