Business Desk 
Sep 11, 2025
Pakistan is working to enforce 57 international safety standards on domestically produced automobiles starting in October. At the moment, the nation only enforces 17 safety regulations for automobiles.
This action attempts to increase consumer safety and bring Pakistan's automobile industry closer to international standards.
To oversee and certify the quality of locally produced auto parts, the government has chosen to create the Pakistan Automotive Institute.
Modifications to the Import Policy Order will prohibit the importation of accident-related "Type-D" vehicles, effective September 30.
Additionally, new automobiles that have not been verified will not be allowed to enter the market.
The Engineering Development Board (EDB) will be in charge of licensing for vehicle imports and sales, and local manufacturers will need to secure a licence from their corporate office to attest to the quality of the vehicles.
Businesses will have to recall faulty cars or parts, and noncompliance will result in severe fines and two to three years in jail.
The country's auto regulatory system will undergo a major overhaul in 2025 when the Motor Vehicle Industry Development Act 2025 takes effect, governing all new cars sold in Pakistan.
To safeguard consumers and the domestic industry, the government has also enacted laws about local manufacturing and dumping control.
