9.6 Billion Rupees for Bulletproof Vehicles: ‘What Will Happen to These Vehicles After the SCO Summit?’

[ghazi52]

9.6 Billion Rupees for Bulletproof Vehicles: ‘What Will Happen to These Vehicles After the SCO Summit?’

 

[Watandar]

They know how much they are despised by the long suffering public. No exhortations of patriotism or religion or cultism is going to save them.

 

[Blain2]

When everything is politicized then the nefarious intent of those politicizing also becomes clear.

For the vitriol spouted here by the usual suspects, this should shed some light on why this is a good decision: "According to the Global Terrorism Index 2026 published by the Institute for Economics and Peace, Pakistan leads the world as the country most impacted by terrorism, recording 1,139 deaths and 1,045 incidents."

Pakistan has a terrorist threat which is real thanks to Afghanistan and India. Pakistan can ill-afford a terrorist incident against foreign dignitaries attending this event. It is logical prudence to have the right level of protection available for our guests.

In angraizi, they have a saying "missing the forest for the tree" and the critique on this decision exactly fits the idiom.

After the SCO summit, the vehicles will be used for other visits and possibly by own government. There have been countless attacks against government officials traveling in unprotected vehicles in KP/Balochistan.

 

[RedRock]

9.6 Billion Rupees for Bulletproof Vehicles: ‘What Will Happen to These Vehicles After the SCO Summit?’

After SCO, they will be used by their teenage children cruising around isb as well as their own vvip use

 

[El Sidd]

They should be given to BBC Urdu simply because they cared.

 

[Blain2]

After SCO, they will be used by their teenage children cruising around isb as well as their own vvip use

At least they will be put to good use during SCO. There is some upside to all of this.

 

[Goenitz]

You know where the credit is due for this waste of tax money. I bet this money could save a lot in Balochistan, but never mind.
and that joker was saying that he would sell his clothes for public. Lanat on him and his handler..

 

[RedRock]

At least they will be put to good use during SCO. There is some upside to all of this.

I 100% agree wih providing security. But if they can rent 300 of the required vehicles they could easily have rented these as well.. would have been cheaper. But we all know what this government is good for. So anyways, I am least bothered by what they do. We pakistanis deserve such leaders

 

[Michael]

I 100% agree wih providing security. But if they can rent 300 of the required vehicles they could easily have rented these as well.. would have been cheaper. But we all know what this government is good for. So anyways, I am least bothered by what they do. We pakistanis deserve such leaders

No car rental company could provide such a large number of top-tier luxury sedans with high-level ballistic protection all at once.

Typically, nations with the necessary financial resources and demand maintain a state fleet of ceremonial vehicles managed by their protocol departments; such fleets permanently include these types of luxury sedans.

Countries with limited financial means or lower demand often seek sponsorship from automakers. Manufacturers provide a sufficient number of these vehicles to the conference organizers free of charge, receiving appropriate promotional exposure in return. Once the conference concludes, the manufacturers reclaim the vehicles and resell them after undergoing necessary processing.

Many Chinese automakers covet opportunities like this; it represents a prime chance for publicity, and many have participated in similar events. —Of course, China’s premier state motorcades remain the exclusive domain of "Hongqi" vehicles; no other brand can compete with it.

If the Pakistani government were to seek sponsorship from Hongqi for this event, I imagine they would be very willing to participate. Alternatively, if you were to approach BYD, their "Yangwang" series of luxury vehicles would also be an excellent choice.

 

[Owaiz]

No car rental company could provide such a large number of top-tier luxury sedans with high-level ballistic protection all at once.

Typically, nations with the necessary financial resources and demand maintain a state fleet of ceremonial vehicles managed by their protocol departments; such fleets permanently include these types of luxury sedans.

Countries with limited financial means or lower demand often seek sponsorship from automakers. Manufacturers provide a sufficient number of these vehicles to the conference organizers free of charge, receiving appropriate promotional exposure in return. Once the conference concludes, the manufacturers reclaim the vehicles and resell them after undergoing necessary processing.

Many Chinese automakers covet opportunities like this; it represents a prime chance for publicity, and many have participated in similar events. —Of course, China’s premier state motorcades remain the exclusive domain of "Hongqi" vehicles; no other brand can compete with it.

If the Pakistani government were to seek sponsorship from Hongqi for this event, I imagine they would be very willing to participate. Alternatively, if you were to approach BYD, their "Yangwang" series of luxury vehicles would also be an excellent choice.

For the elites of Pakistan, the perception of prestige and snob value is worth any price. They will not swap their Maybachs for Hongqis, even if the latter were offered for free.