Automakers’ help sought for balanced tariffs

The Ministry of Industries and Production has requested assistance from the auto sector to develop a tariff structure that balances the needs of the auto industry with the conditions set by the International Monetary Fund. A high-level meeting took place on Tuesday between Haroon Akhtar Khan, the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, and representatives from the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA). Mr Akhtar assured the automotive manufacturers that the government was fully aware of their difficulties and would continue to stand by them. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting local manufacturers and emphasised the importance of boosting the automotive sector.