{
  "id": 11213929,
  "title": "Used-Car Import Order Scandal Deepens: FIA Raids EDB, Officer Removed",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/used-car-import-order-scandal-deepens-fia-raids-edb-officer-removed",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T14:29:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/01/used-car-import-order-scandal-deepens-fia-raids-edb-officer-removed/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has conducted a raid on the Engineering Development Board (EDB) in connection with a controversial used-car import notification, according to sources. This development follows a dispute over the September 30, 2026 notification, which reopened commercial imports of used vehicles and altered the import eligibility and inspection framework. The FIA team raided the EDB office, demanding records related to the notification and taking communications devices from officials suspected of involvement in an alleged nexus. The controversy centers on allegations that commercial import rules were changed without proper approval, and that there are questions regarding ties between used car importers and the current EDB CEO. Risks exist as around 15,000 vehicles are currently at Karachi port and may be released under the new notification. Critics argue that weak post-shipment inspections could pose safety risks if vehicles are cleared without proper physical checks. The notification retains key safety and environmental regulations but relaxes requirements for commercial importers, including the removal of a minimum capital requirement and alteration of the inspection process. The Economic Coordination Committee had previously deferred the matter, but the latest notification was issued despite this process. Federal Minister Musadik Malik believes the notification's issuance was improper. The Ministry of Industries and Production has been informed about the officer who issued the disputed notification, which has led to his immediate dismissal. The controversy has expanded due to allegations of a connection between used car importers and the current EDB CEO.",
  "summary": "The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has raided the Engineering Development Board (EDB) over the controversial used-car import notification, exposing a … Read More The post Used-Car Import Order Scandal Deepens: FIA Raids EDB, Officer Removed appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}