Support pledged for auto sector

The government is taking steps to bolster the country’s industrial base and has called upon the auto sector to become more competitive, stated Haroon Akhtar, the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production. Addressing the Auto Parts Summit 2025, organised by the Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (Paapam), Mr Akhtar outlined a vision for a thriving domestic automotive industry. “The new tariff policy coupled with a new industrial policy and regulatory reforms, along with the plan to revive certain sick industries such as the steel mills, will prove that the future of Pakistan’s automotive industry is bright,” he said. He assured local manufacturers that the government would stand by them, adding, “But we want you to be competitive, and we will help you.”