Pakistan-IMF Auto Policy Talks Stall Over Draft Objections
Pakistan's discussions with the International Monetary Fund on its new Auto Policy 2026-31 concluded without agreement after the lender raised objections to a number of provisions of the draft, according to residents familiar with the matter.
Pakistan's discussions with the International Monetary Fund on its new Auto Policy 2026-31 concluded without agreement after the lender raised objections to a number of provisions of the draft, according to residents familiar with the matter.
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Meanwhile, the Ministry of Industries and Production had submitted the final draft to the IMF, the individuals stated. The administration aims to brief the Economic Coordination Committee and the federal cabinet on the Fund's reservations before revising the policy.
In practice, a fresh draft will be finalized after consultations with local automakers, importers, and the IMF, the individuals stated, sources informed ProPakistani. Punjab Wants Farmers to Employ AI.
According to the draft, a key objective of the new policy is to reduce vehicle rates. While taxes would additionally be reduced gradually from 2026 under the National Tariff Policy, it proposes reducing customs duties on conventional vehicles by up to 80 percent over the next five years.
Notably, the proposed policy additionally gives equal treatment to battery electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and range-extended electric vehicles. It includes special incentives and tax reductions for electric vehicles.
In practice, the administration had additionally briefed the IMF on measures aimed at making vehicles more affordable. The new Auto Policy 2026-31 is being discussed as part of Pakistan's broader engagement with the IMF and remains subject to further consultations and approvals. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.
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Taken together, the developments around pakistan-IMF Auto Policy Talks Stall Over Draft Objections point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.
