ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) has claimed powers to certify the quality standards of vehicles assembled and manufactured in Pakistan, joining the Engineer Development Board (EDB), which was earlier granted the same authority. However, neither agency has local testing laboratories, meaning vehicle parts will be sent abroad for inspection.

The PSQCA’s Board of Direc­tors recently approved the implementation of a “Type Approval Scheme” to enhance vehicle safety and ensure compliance with international standards. Under this scheme, locally assembled vehicles will undergo testing through internationally recognised laboratories.

The board also approved amendments to the Pakistan Conformity Assessment Rules, 2011, under the

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