Pakistan, July 3 -- The federal government has decided to introduce a new auto policy from July aimed at strengthening Pakistan's automotive sector, promoting electric vehicles (EVs) and making smaller cars more affordable for consumers.

Under the proposed policy, the government plans to bring the price of small cars down to between Rs2 million and Rs2.5 million, while expanding the country's EV infrastructure. The proposal was discussed during a meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Industries and Production.

Officials from the Ministry of Industries and Production informed lawmakers that the auto policy committee, headed by Federal Minister for Power Awais Leghari, is expected to finalise its recommendations this mont...