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Pakistan's upcoming budget proposes increased federal excise duties on larger vehicles and luxury electric cars, while maintaining tax exemptions for smaller electric vehicles and certain imports.

• Federal Excise Duty (FED) increased for vehicles with engines over 2000cc, including SUVs and luxury electric vehicles
• Tax rates for 2000-3000cc vehicles proposed to rise from 30% to 70%, and for vehicles over 3000cc from 40% to 81%
• Electric vehicles under 2 crore rupees remain tax-free, but luxury electric vehicles between 2-3 crore rupees face 30% FED
• New auto policy under consideration, with details to be presented after approval by the Prime Minister and federal cabinet
• Tax changes will affect imported vehicles, not those already imported before the policy change