LAHORE: Pakistan’s automotive industry wrapped up its three-day international auto show in Lahore on Sunday, showcasing new vehicles, electric and hybrid models and locally manufactured components as manufacturers and auto-parts producers highlighted the sector’s push toward greater localization, technology and investment.
The Pakistan International Auto Show 2026 came as the government works on a new Auto and Auto Parts Manufacturing Policy 2026–31, with localization, domestic manufacturing, exports, electric mobility and stronger industrial value chains emerging as key priorities for the sector. The government has said the policy is intended to strengthen local production and support export-oriented growth.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif inaugurated the event at the Lahore Expo Center on Friday, where vehicles, motorcycles, electric and hybrid models, generators, armored vehicles and automotive components were displayed across four halls. She also inspected locally manufactured products and electric vehicles during her visit.
Organized by the Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM), the show brought together 150 exhibitors, including 44 international and 43 local exhibitors, alongside PAAPAM members.
Among the participating brands were Suzuki, Kia, GAC, Chery, Sazgar, BYD, JETOUR, Hyundai, Next Gen and Honda.
CM Sharif said Pakistan’s automotive industry was an important source of industrial development, investment and employment, adding that the Punjab government was committed to promoting local production, investment, technology and innovation.
She also said the auto show could help promote business linkages, investment and technology transfer.
The show was held under the theme “Industrial Pakistan,” with a focus on the wider manufacturing base behind the country’s automotive sector.
That focus was particularly visible in the participation of local auto-parts manufacturers, which showcased components produced in Pakistan alongside vehicles from major local and international manufacturers.
PAAPAM officials said the exhibition provided opportunities for companies to build business partnerships, explore technology and investment opportunities and connect local manufacturers with international markets.
Beyond the exhibition stands, the event featured test drives, interactive sessions, business meetings and industrial visits.
The auto show was also accompanied by the PAAPAM Symposium, which brought together government officials, manufacturers, economists, academics and technology experts to discuss the future of the sector.
The symposium, titled “The Future of Wheels in Pakistan: Competitiveness, Localization & Electric Mobility,” focused on local supply chains, electric-vehicle manufacturing and the regulatory framework for EV adoption.
The program also examined the role of small and medium-sized businesses in the auto-parts sector and the economic impact of the shift toward electric mobility.
The three-day event put two of the industry’s central priorities, expanding local manufacturing and preparing for electric mobility, at the center of discussions about the future of Pakistan’s automotive industry.