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August 1, 2022

Pakistan Auto Show hosts Symposium on PAKISTAN AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY 2040 “A PARADIGM SHIFT”

Lahore, August 01, 2022 (PPI-OT):The day-2 of Pakistan Auto Show hosted a symposium on “PAKISTAN AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY 2040 “A PARADIGM SHIFT””. The motive of the 2nd Edition of PAAPAM Symposium 2022 was to provide a platform for key stakeholders of the industry and the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), to come together and share their insights for sustainable growth and suggestions for policy realignments. The experts will also be creating solutions for the current challenges and opportunities in the Auto Engineering industry.

The Chief Organizer of this Symposium – Iftikhar Ahmed stated that: The Event will focus on the Industry-Government-Academia Linkage, to engage the stakeholders, engineers, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), Auto-Parts Manufacturers (APM) and the end-users, to understand the evolving needs of this industry and devise more suitable policies for sustainable development of our sector and enhance its contributions to the national economy.”

Chief guest Secretary Industries , Ahmed Javed Qazi , Guest of Honour Chairman PEC, Najib ullah Haroon, President and CEO of Honda Atlas Cars (Pakistan) Limited – TAKAFUMI KOIKE, Chairman of Millat Tractors Limited – Sikandar Mustafa Khan, Mr. Haroon Sharif Institutional economist and former minister of state, Chairman of Engineering Development Board – Almas Hyder and Prof. Dr. Shahid Munir, Chairman Punjab Higher Education Commission, were among the most prominent speakers at PAAPAM Symposium 2022.

The Pakistan Auto Show 2022 will attract over 100,000 visitors from 29th to 31st July. It is the largest exhibition of automobiles in the country, held at the Expo Centre in Lahore. This valuable initiative of the ‘Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers’ (PAAPAM), represents over 3000 large, medium and small industries from all over Pakistan. The theme of this year’s event is; “MADE IN PAKISTAN”.

The diverse categories of exhibitors will include; Passenger Cars, Trucks, buses, Tractors, Rickshaws, Motorcycles, Auto parts Manufacturers, Services providers, Machinery makers, Tool-makers, Antique cars and Heavy motorbikes along with related service industries like accessories, Tracking and insurance, etc. It will feature fascinating innovations and technologies, while highlighting CSR, traffic-safety and public awareness campaigns. FREE Exhibitors’ Directories are being distributed among the visitors.

The quantum of local parts used for domestic car-assembly has risen substantially over the last 10 years, raising Pakistan among the top 40 automobile-manufacturing countries. It contributes major revenues to the national exchequer, so the Government must ensure a conducive environment to nurture more investments and growth.

For more information, contact:
Chairman,
Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM)
16-B, Westwood Colony, Thokar Niaz Baig, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-37498474-5
Fax: +92-42-37498476
Cell: +92-333-4372500
E-mail: paapam@brain.net.pk; chairman@paapam.com

July 18, 2022

Pakistan Auto show 2022 to kick off by July 29

Lahore, July 18, 2022 (PPI-OT): The largest exhibition of automobiles in the country – The Pakistan Auto Show 2022 (PAS-22) is being held on the 29th, 30th, and 31st of July, 2022 at the Expo Centre Lahore. It is the most valuable initiative of ‘Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM), representing over 3000 large, medium and small industries from all over Pakistan. The theme of the PAPS show is; “MADE IN PAKISTAN”.

More than 100,000 local visitors are expected to see renowned companies while foreign exhibitors will be seen showcasing their latest parts and technologies, including 150 auto parts manufacturers. Visitors will be able to take test-drive tracks for the latest cars of MG, Toyota, Suzuki and Proton. Also, Motorway Police Kiosk will be there to facilitate the visitors by engaging them on how to improve their driving and offering Learner’s Driving Licenses on the spot.

The diverse categories of exhibitors will include; Passenger Cars, Trucks, Buses, Tractors, Rickshaws, Motorcycles, Auto parts Manufacturers, Services providers, Machinery makers, Tool-makers, Antique cars and Heavy motorbikes along with related service industries like accessories, Tracking and insurance, etc. The general public is invited to visit the show between 10 AM and 7:00 PM, to see the fascinating innovations and cutting-edge technologies from the best institutions and projects, delivering great advantages for the consumers. Also providing the visitors with food and vintage cars at the exhibition.

The main goal of this exhibition is to show the PAAPAM Auto Village to the USA and European countries also export them with a complete range of Automotive Parts manufactured and supplied to all OEMs. The Chairman of Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) – Mr, Abdur Razzaq Gauhar, stated that: “Implementation of tough policies by the Government also monitoring them will ensure that only Overseas Pakistanis can benefit from used-car import schemes. Foreign companies should be inspired to invest more, transfer technologies, and “Made in Pakistan” for better economic progress of Pakistan.”

June 27, 2022

Leading auto brands showcasing their products at the Pakistan Auto Show

Lahore, June 27, 2022 (PPI-OT):All is set to enthral the car lovers and popular auto players to exhibit their innovations at the Pakistan Auto Show 2022 (PAPS-22) at the International Expo Centre, Lahore, on the 29th, 30th, and 31st, July 2022, under the theme “MADE IN PAKISTAN.” The Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers, a leading trade body of more than 350 members, is behind this mega event which fascinates the leading auto-players of the auto world.

The well-known official sponsors of this much-awaited mega event, as of now, are MG motors, Indus Motor Company (IMC), Honda Atlas Cars Pakistan Limited (HACPL), Atlas Honda Ltd., (AHL), Al-Haj Automotive (Pvt) Ltd, Pak Suzuki Motor Company Limited (PSMC), and Chevron Pakistan Ltd. More than 150,000 local visitors show up every year at PAPS to see the renowned companies from Japan, Germany, Korea, China, France, Turkey, Thailand, Taiwan, England, USA, UAE, and Sri Lanka; while over four hundred international visitors, including 150 global buyers and delegations to visit this bustling Auto Show.

The diverse categories of exhibitors include Passenger Cars, Trucks, Buses, Tractors, Rickshaws, Motorcycles, Auto parts Manufacturers, Services providers, Machinery makers, Toolmakers, Antique cars, and Heavy motorbikes, along with related service industries like accessories, tracking and insurance, etc. The Chairman of PAPAAM, Mr Abdur Razzaq Gauhar, stated, “With the exponential growth of auto and related industries in Pakistan, the local consumers and international investors are showing keen interest in the automotive sector.” PAAPAM is seeing the growth potential of local industry and, keeping in mind the needs of consumers, provides a platform, Pakistan Auto Show, to display their products to the masses and have B2B and B2G meetings.

The Pakistan Auto Show 2022 (PAPS-22), the country’s largest exhibition of the Auto Industry, will take place at the Expo Centre in Lahore on the 29th, 30th, and 31st of July 2022. The ‘Pakistan Association of Auto parts and accessories manufacturers (PAAPAM), representing over 350 large, medium and small auto part industries from all over Pakistan, has taken a noteworthy initiative. The theme of this year’s PAPS show is “MADE IN PAKISTAN.”

March 2, 2018

Mrs. Shaista Pervaiz Malik member national assembly inaugurates Pakistan’s Largest Automobile Expo in Lahore

Lahore, March 02, 2018 (PPI-OT): Mrs. Shaista Pervaiz Malik member national assembly and Italian Ambassador in Pakistan Mr. Stefano Pontecorvo inaugurated the Pakistan Auto Show 2018 at the Expo Centre in Lahore on behalf of Federal Minister Pervaiz Malik. This annual event will continue from the 2nd to 4th of March 2018. Organized by the Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM), this impressive event features more than 200 exhibitors comprising of local and international auto-manufacturers and related enterprises. The Pakistan Auto show is the initiative of the Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers Association. PAAPAM represents over 3000 large, medium and small industries all over Pakistan. This year’s PAPS show theme is “MAKE IN PAKISTAN”.

This ground-breaking exhibition highlights the tremendous growth and enormous potential of Pakistan’s Automobile industry. Along with being the cheapest source of tractors in the world, Pakistan is on target to becoming the future hub for auto manufacturing.

While addressing the media at the inaugural ceremony, the chief guest Mrs. Shaista Pervaiz Malik member national assembly and Mr. Sheikh Ala-ud-din Provincial minister for industries Punjab stated that: “The automobile industry of Pakistan is a cornerstone of the national economy. It not only vitalizes the economy but plays an essential role in elevating Pakistan’s image as a progressive country with a thriving industrial base. The government’s strong commitment to this industry helps to encourage large-scale investments and creates a business friendly environment for the automotive and engineering sectors as well. I offer my heartiest congratulations to our local industrialists and engineers who have achieved remarkable success in establishing a robust engineering sector, which is generating remarkable new opportunities for value-added exports.”

The Chief Organizer of Pakistan Auto Show 2018 and the former Chairman of PAAPAM – Syed Nabeel Hashmi said that: “Pakistan Auto Show 2018 is setting new benchmarks and trends for the automotive industry. Today, this mega event attracts more than 100,000 visitors a day from all over Pakistan and internationally. International buyers attending are expected to be over 275 and International visitors over 400 attending the largest Auto Show in Pakistan.

People are passionate about seeing the latest revolutionary technologies being deployed in Pakistan. Some of the participants this year include the global Automobile Brands, along with spare-parts manufacturers, component suppliers, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM vendors), automobile traders, investors, buyers and enthusiasts, who want to expand their business networks and gain more information about the innovations and products in this sector.”

The inaugural day at the show, saw an overwhelming response from industry stakeholders, international large-scale buyers and diverse consumer segments, as the Pakistan Auto Show features; cars, tractors, trucks, buses, 4X4, Motorcycles, three wheelers and exotic cars, while promoting a wide array of advanced technologies and solutions, including; Engines, Casting, Forging, Sheet Metals, Jigs and Fixtures, along with electronics, car-paints, tools, tires, batteries, plastic parts, Rubber parts and accessories. During the event, the visitors can also acquire valuable information on Car-financing, Auto-insurance, Service-centers and other relevant offerings.

The three day event also facilitates valuable training sessions, cohesive initiatives and technological collaborations among the Auto-engineering and trading communities in the industry, to accelerate industrial development. The event also attracts relevant Government officials, regulators, precision-engineering experts, Raw Material suppliers, used-car dealers, service, repairs, body-work professionals, Automobile Financing companies and other Service Providers. The industry experts will hold extensive deliberations to overcome the challenges and devise collective growth strategies. Several prestigious universities will present their insightful Academic projects during the event.

The International participating companies include leading auto manufacturers from several industrially advanced countries, including England, USA, UAE, Japan, China, Germany, France, Turkey, Thailand, Taiwan and Sri Lanka. The largest Auto Show in Pakistan will feature sponsors and support by world renowned organizations like Toyota, Honda, Suzuki, Total Parco, JW FORLAND and many more. International delegations attending include, NRB Thailand, MAN Diesel, Sparex UK, TVH Belgium. International media attendance from Daily NNA from Japan and also invited is Research Publication from England to cover the event. For more information and queries, please visit: www.pakistanautoshow.com.