# Pakistan: New Automotive Policy Focused on Localization, Safety, and Electric Vehicles > Pakistan has presented a new automotive policy aimed at strengthening local production, vehicle safety, and electric vehicle development, as the sector emerges from an economic crisis. Persistent difficulties stem from rising electricity costs, tax pressure, and a decline in activity in spare parts, while local production of electric two-wheelers reaches 290,000 units. Parts manufacturers, through PAAPAM, are calling for a overhaul of customs duties to support local production. The provided sub-events detail only Pakistan; US coverage does not provide documented national differences in these elements. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 6 events in Pakistan, followed from 1 November 2026 to 7 November 2026. 10 articles from 1 source (plants, jobs and earnings, regulation and tariffs); last updated on 7 November 2026 at 18:56. Figures reported: 290 vehicles. - Status: ongoing - Scope: International - Category: Plants, jobs and earnings, Regulation and tariffs - Countries: Pakistan - First detected: 1 November 2026 at 17:10 - Updated: 7 November 2026 at 18:56 - Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/100-pakistan-new-automotive-policy-focused-on-localization-safety-and-electric ## National stories (2) - Pakistan — 2 country-specific events, 2 articles - United States — 0 country-specific event, 8 articles ## Sources by country and language - United States: 8 articles, 3 outlets - Pakistan: 2 articles, 2 outlets **Languages**: English (10) ## Timeline (6 events) ### 1 November 2026 — [L'industrie automobile pakistanaise face à la sortie de crise économique](https://mecapress.com/events/1560-l-industrie-automobile-pakistanaise-face-a-la-sortie-de-crise-economique.md) Le secteur automobile pakistanais s'interroge sur les conditions de sa reprise après la crise économique qui a fortement pesé sur la production et les ventes. 1 sources, 4 articles · Pakistan ### 1 November 2026 — [L'industrie automobile pakistanaise pénalisée par les coûts et les taxes](https://mecapress.com/events/1644-l-industrie-automobile-pakistanaise-penalisee-par-les-couts-et-les-taxes.md) Un reportage met en lumière les difficultés de l'industrie automobile pakistanaise, confrontée à la hausse des coûts de l'électricité et à la pression fiscale. 1 sources, 1 articles · Pakistan ### 2 November 2026 — [L'association pakistanaise PAAPAM propose une refonte tarifaire pour protéger l'industrie locale](https://mecapress.com/events/1984-l-association-pakistanaise-paapam-propose-une-refonte-tarifaire-pour-proteger-l.md) L'association des fabricants de pièces automobiles pakistanais (PAAPAM) demande une modification des droits de douane afin de soutenir la production locale, dans un contexte de crise du secteur. 1 sources, 1 articles · Pakistan ### 3 November 2026 — [Pakistan: 290,000 locally produced electric two-wheelers, automotive policy lagging behind](https://mecapress.com/events/3472-pakistan-290-000-locally-produced-electric-two-wheelers-automotive-policy.md) Pakistan has produced 290,000 electric two-wheelers locally, but delays in automotive policy are worrying the sector. 1 sources, 1 articles · Pakistan ### 7 November 2026 — [Le marché des pièces détachées de Karachi en net recul](https://mecapress.com/events/6341-le-marche-des-pieces-detachees-de-karachi-en-net-recul.md) Le marché des pièces automobiles de Karachi connaît un fort déclin d'activité, illustrant les difficultés persistantes de l'industrie automobile pakistanaise. 1 sources, 2 articles · Karachi — Pakistan ### 7 November 2026 — [Pakistan unveils new automotive policy focused on localization, safety, and electrification](https://mecapress.com/events/6365-pakistan-unveils-new-automotive-policy-focused-on-localization-safety-and.md) The Pakistani government presents a new automotive policy aimed at strengthening local production, vehicle safety, and the development of electric vehicles. 1 sources, 1 articles · Pakistan --- Cite as: Mecapress, “Pakistan: New Automotive Policy Focused on Localization, Safety, and Electric Vehicles”, https://mecapress.com/stories/100-pakistan-new-automotive-policy-focused-on-localization-safety-and-electric Methodology: https://mecapress.com/methodology