In a recent meeting, Rana Ihsaan Afzal Khan, Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Commerce, met with the Patron-in-Chief, Chairman, and representatives of the All-Pakistan Car Dealers and Importers Association (APCDIA). The aim was to build stronger collaboration between the government and private sector in designing future import policies.

The APCDIA welcomed the government s plan to amend the Import Policy Order to allow commercial vehicle imports. They emphasized that involving the association in the policymaking process could help create a balanced, long-term framework that benefits both businesses and consumers.

Rana Ihsaan Afzal Khan acknowledged the importance of industry input. He reassured the association that the Ministry of Commerce is fully engaged in transparent stakeholder consultations. He also encouraged the APCDIA to submit clear and actionable proposals for inclusion in the revised Import Policy Order, expected after September 2025.

This proactive move by the ministry indicates a shift in Pakistan’s trade and transport strategy — one that could potentially modernize logistics and support economic growth by introducing newer, more efficient commercial vehicles into the local market.

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This step could reshape Pakistan’s vehicle import dynamics, reduce dependency on outdated fleets, and open new opportunities for global automakers. By engaging the private sector early, the government is signaling a more collaborative, long-term approach to economic policy.

However, the success of this initiative will depend on how inclusive the consultations are — and whether the final policy balances revenue interests, consumer needs, and trade fairness.