Disputed EDB Notice Leaves Used Vehicle Imports Unsettled
Waqas Afzal5 Min Read
An EDB notice dated 30 September 2026 is reported to change who may commercially import used vehicles and how those vehicles are inspected. Whether that notice was approved, what happened to the officer who signed it, and whether the FIA has confirmed a case are still not established.
Pakistan Car Import Bill Rises 36% to $81.4 Million in First Two Months of FY27
Waqas Afzal9 Min Read
Pakistan’s imports of new and used motor cars rose to $81.4 million during July and August 2026, around 36% higher than the same period a year earlier, according to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics-derived trade data. The increase reflects continued used-car imports alongside a growing flow of completely built-up new vehicles, including EVs and hybrids. However, the 36% figure represents import value in US dollars — not a 36% increase in the number of vehicles imported.