Auto Policy 2026-31 Still Not Shared with PAMA

Pakistan’s Auto Policy 2026-31 is still creating more questions than answers for car buyers and assemblers. PAMA Chairman Raziur Rehman says the association asked the Ministry of Industries for the full policy but had still not received it, even though the industry was last formally consulted in June. For anyone planning a car purchase, that means the policy talk is not yet the same thing as a final rulebook.

Has PAMA received the final Auto Policy 2026-31 document?

Rehman’s position is simple: PAMA says it has not received the complete policy draft from the Ministry of Industries. In the a source report report, he also said the industry’s last formal consultation with the ministry and the Engineering Development Board happened in June, and the draft changed a lot after that. For background, read our earlier coverage: Pakistan Auto Policy 2026-31 Gets IMF Clearance.

That gap matters. There is a big difference between a policy being discussed, a draft being revised, and a final document being issued with an implementation notification. Until that last step happens, buyers should not treat rumours about tax relief, import curbs, or price cuts as confirmed.

If you want a wider view of how this policy discussion has been building, our earlier coverage on Pakistan NEV Industry Seeks Auto Policy 2026-31 shows how much attention the new policy has already drawn across the market.

What do the reported October sales show?

The same report says sales of cars, LCVs, pickups and SUVs reached 24,418 units in October. It adds that this was up 41% year on year and 62% month on month, while the first four months of FY2026-27 were reported at 74,898 units.

Those are useful signals, even if they do not settle the policy question. Stronger sales suggest the market is still moving, but they do not prove anything about future prices, future taxes, or future availability. They also do not tell buyers whether a specific model will become cheaper or harder to book.

The report also says Pak Suzuki Motor Company recorded 15,921 units in October. It links that result with demand for the Suzuki Swift and Suzuki Alto, but it does not give a model-wise split, so we should not read more into it than the evidence allows.

Why does the missing document matter to buyers?

For assemblers, the issue is planning. They need clarity on duties, localisation rules, import treatment and any export-related obligations before they can lock in production and investment decisions. When that document is still not in their hands, planning becomes slower and more cautious.

For buyers, the practical impact is more modest but still real. You should not pay a premium just because someone says the policy will soon change prices. You also should not cancel a needed purchase on the strength of an unconfirmed policy rumour.

If your purchase is urgent, ask the dealer for written terms on booking amount, taxes, delivery timing and refund rules. If your purchase can wait, keep watching the official policy release and dealer pricing side by side. That way, you’re reacting to facts, not social media noise.

What concerns has PAMA raised?

PAMA has also raised concerns about rising used-car imports and mandatory export targets, as reported by a source report. The association’s point is clear: imported used cars can add pressure on local assemblers, while export goals can become harder to meet if costs stay high.

A separate LinkedIn post by Jhanzeb Abbas said PAMA asked the Secretary, Industries and Production, to share the draft before finalisation and suggested the draft could include incremental tariffs and licence-related consequences. But those extra details are not confirmed by an official policy document, so they should be treated as reported claims, not final rules.

What should you do right now?

If you need a car now, don’t wait for a policy that may still take time to become clear. Check the current on-road price, ask for a written delivery promise, and make sure the booking terms are on paper.

If you can wait, hold off on any big decision until the final policy and related notifications are published. That is the only way to know whether any tax, import, or pricing change is real.

Conclusion

The main issue is not a confirmed price cut or tax change. It’s the fact that PAMA says assemblers still don’t have the full Auto Policy 2026-31 document, which leaves the industry and buyers working with incomplete information. For now, buy only on current written terms if you need a car soon, and wait if your purchase is not urgent.

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