The federal government has approved amendments to the Import Policy Order 2022, banning vehicle imports under the personal baggage scheme and tightening rules for overseas Pakistanis.
Under the revised policy, vehicles can now be imported only through the Transfer of Residence Scheme or as gifts, ending the option of personal baggage imports.
The changes were approved by the Economic Coordination Committee, after which the Ministry of Commerce issued a notification formally implementing the updated Import Policy Order.
According to the notification, vehicles imported under approved schemes cannot be transferred to another person’s name for at least one year under both categories.
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The government has also extended the import period from 700 days to 850 days, providing additional flexibility to eligible overseas Pakistanis.
Minimum safety and environmental standards have been made mandatory for all used imported vehicles, with non-compliant vehicles barred from entry into Pakistan.
The policy further requires that vehicles imported under the Transfer of Residence Scheme must originate from the same country where the overseas Pakistani resides.
Officials say the measures are intended to regulate vehicle inflows, discourage misuse of import schemes, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental requirements.
