imported cars

In 2025, Pakistan’s automotive market saw high activity, with dozens of new models arriving, either fully imported (CBU) or locally assembled (CKD).  Quick info: CBU vehicles are imported fully built and are…

Buying your first family car often comes down to one question: new or used? The answer depends on the budget and practicality, and that’s where the hatchback proves to be the smartest choice.  Whether it's a…

The Government of Pakistan has introduced some changes in the duty structure for imported cars this fiscal year, backed by newly issued Statutory Regulatory Orders (SROs). These updates focus on the total…

The recent fiscal budget 2024-25 has not only inflicted additional taxes and duties on vehicles but has also irked the local makers. The reason behind this episode is not new – same old concerns regarding tax…

It’s been months, and the local car makers and vendors are crying over the increased influx of imported used cars in the local market. Days back, they complained and advised the incumbent government to maintain…

After long-standing economic challenges hurting Pakistan's car industry, the local car vendors have come up with another one. And this time, they are complaining about the increased influx of used cars in local…

In a bold move to bolster the local automobile sector, the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has advised the federal government to maintain strict duties on imported cars. According to…

Here is another update translating how the Pakistan’s local car industry is losing its strength in the face of stark increase in car prices and not-well thought policies. As per the reports, in recent times,…

As federal government has presented the much awaited mini-budget today in National Assembly, here are proposed duties and taxes for auto sector. For locally assembled cars, the government has suggested…

Almost a week back, Pakistan’s Finance Minister, Mr Shaukat Tarin, told the media that the government is banning the import of CBU vehicles for six to nine months to control the Account Deficit. His statement…

Federal Bureau of Revenue (FBR) has announced a sales tax on sales and purchases of used cars. The board unveiled a valuation mechanism for the taxation in statutory regulatory order (SRO 931 (I)/2020)…

The PTI Government is all geared up to announce mini-budget 2019 in the parliament today, it is expected that the government will change some of the prevailing policies in all sectors, including for automobile…

Buying a car is a hectic task, one has to consider many things such as safety features, performance, cost of ownership etc. while buying the vehicle. In Pakistan, the local auto industry is in the process of…

Upcoming vehicles from the likes of Kia, Hyundai, Renault and United Motors have been in the Pakistani automotive news for quite some time now. However, that is definitely not the end of the new entrant story.…

MPVs or Multi-Purpose Vehicles have been a popular choice among families, particularly large ones due their spacious cabins and credibility for carrying people and cargo. With Toyota Sienta, the Japanese…