ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Industries and Production on Wednesday was informed that the Ministry of Industries and Production has tabled a long-overdue automobile policy to the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet for formal approval, according to local media sources.
“Under the new policy, the auto manufacturers in the country would be required to meet international standards of safety including introducing airbags and anti-locking braking system (ABS) even in 800cc vehicles,” Secretary Ministry of Industries and Production Muhammad Arif Azeem informed the committee, sources further added.
He further said that currently, car manufacturers had no restrictions over safety measures, but would be bound to meet minimum international measures after the policy is approved. Regarding the Ramazan package at utility stores, the secretary informed the meeting that the government provided a subsidy of Rs1.328 billion, authorities stated.
The meeting, held under the chairmanship of Senator Hidayatullah, questioned the quality of the commodities and urged the ministry to further improve items.
Additionally, the committee recommended promoting and expanding the network of Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (Smeda) to boost business activities for more job creation, reportedly.
The recommendation of senate committee are for great public cause and should be implemented .
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