Importers Think Overseas Pakistanis Are Abusing Car Gift Scheme

For context, the local auto industry has accused overseas Pakistanis of misusing the Gift Scheme after applied car imports jumped almost 32, 000 percent between May and September.

Key points

• The number rose to 806 in June and 1, 876 in July, fell to 1, 406 in August, and then climbed to 2, 238 in September.
• Compared to May, applied car imports under the scheme have surged by 31, 871 percent by September.
• Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) data demonstrates that only seven employed cars were imported under the Gift Scheme in May.
• While overall volumes declined 21 percent month-on-month, he remarked local automakers' sales fell by more than 20 percent year-on-year in September.
• The Gift Scheme allows eligible overseas Pakistanis to send applied vehicles to qualifying family members in Pakistan.

Chairman Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (PAPAAM) Abdul Rehman alleged that the scheme was being applied to facilitate commercial vehicle imports and questioned why the administration was allowing this with local automakers already under great pressure. FBR Harshly Punishes Senior Officers After Strike Call.

Imports under the baggage scheme remained below 50 vehicles each month during the period. Imports under the Transfer of Residence Scheme additionally remained limited. What Happened After Gift Scheme.

For context, the Gift Scheme allows eligible overseas Pakistanis to send applied vehicles to qualifying family members in Pakistan. The relevant notification is SRO 61(I)/2026, dated January 15, 2026.

In practice, the number rose to 806 in June and 1, 876 in July, fell to 1, 406 in August, and then climbed to 2, 238 in September.

Compared to May, applied car imports under the scheme have surged by 31, 871 percent by September. Importers Launch Blame Game.

PAPAAM chairman called the growth alarming. He remarked around 60 percent of vehicle parts are manufactured locally and rising employed car imports were hurting domestic manufacturers and their suppliers.

Notably, the chairman criticized the National Tariff Policy since he thinks its approach to completely built-up vehicle imports relied on incorrect data.

He remarked employed car imports had briefly declined after the personal baggage scheme was abolished, but imports afterwards shifted towards the Gift Scheme. The scheme accounted for 98 percent of all applied vehicle imports in September 2026. New Car Levy to Earn Govt Rs. 188 Billion.

Meanwhile, the auto industry is calling for stricter administration oversight to prevent misuse of the scheme and protect local vehicle manufacturers and parts suppliers. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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