Local automakers voice concerns as imports of used cars surge in Sept

ISLAMABAD: Imports of used cars surged in September after easing of regulations, inviting criticism from local manufacturers while importers claim that the move will bring competition in the auto sector. After a brief decline due to the government abolishing the Pers­onal Baggage Scheme and applying restrictions to control misuse of used car schemes for overseas Pakistanis, imports of used cars have started surging again. In the month of September, a total of 2,276 vehicles were imported under the Gift Scheme as the strict restrictions under the Baggage Scheme continue, according to data from…