The Punjab Excise and Taxation Department has made history by registering the most expensive vehicle ever recorded in the province. The luxury SUV, priced at Rs. 176 million, has become the talk of the town due to its sky-high registration fee.
According to Excise Director Shahid Gilani, the registration fee alone stood at Rs. 94.41 million, which is the highest fee the department has ever collected. This development marks a milestone in the history of Punjab Excise and shows how luxury car ownership is expanding in Pakistan.
Before this, the record was set in 2023 when the latest variant of the Range Rover was registered with a fee of Rs. 9.11 million. At that time, many observers compared the registration fee to the price of a small SUV available in the local market. Now, this new SUV has broken that record by a wide margin.
Changan Auto Launches Deepal S07 with 0% Interest Installment Plan
The owner of the luxury SUV is Ahmed Waqas, a resident of Gujranwala. Along with the vehicle, he secured a unique registration number plate, “AWA-089,” making his car stand out even more. His decision to invest such a large sum has become a hot topic among automobile enthusiasts.
Officials also revealed that the Motor Branch Lahore continues to perform strongly in revenue collection. In just the first two months of the current fiscal year, the branch has already gathered more than Rs. 5 billion, proving the significant role vehicle registration plays in provincial earnings.
The news has stirred mixed reactions on social media. Some people admire the growth of luxury vehicle imports, while others criticize the sharp contrast between rising car sales and the financial struggles faced by ordinary citizens. Regardless of opinions, this record registration has highlighted how the automotive market in Pakistan continues to evolve.
FAQs
1. Which vehicle set the new record in Punjab Excise history?
A luxury SUV worth Rs. 176 million became the most expensive vehicle registered.
2. How much registration fee was paid?
The owner paid Rs. 94.41 million as a registration fee.
3. Who registered this vehicle?
The SUV was registered by Gujranwala resident Ahmed Waqas.
4. What was the previous record?
The earlier record was set in 2023 with a Range Rover, registered with a fee of Rs. 9.11 million.
5. How much revenue has Motor Branch Lahore collected recently?
In the first two months of the fiscal year, it collected over Rs. 5 billion.
