In a forward-looking move, the Ministry of Industries and Production has, for the first time, enforced quality and safety standards on both imported and locally manufactured vehicles, despite predictable objections from the auto industry. Under the new rules, all new and used imported vehicles must comply with the WP-29 standards, a comprehensive framework established by the United Nations World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations. These standards address critical areas often neglected under Pakistan’s........

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