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"Pakistan Government Commits to Boosting Automotive Sector in High-Level Meeting with Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association.
Islamabad: May 06, 2025

A high-level meeting was held between the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, Haroon Akhtar Khan, and representatives from the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA). The meeting was attended by key automotive manufacturers including Honda, Toyota, Suzuki, Kia, Hyundai, Yutong, and Sazgar, among others. During this meeting, various important issues related to the automotive sector were discussed, including tariff rates, the upcoming budget, regulatory duties, and long-term policies.

Haroon Akhtar Khan, while addressing the attendees, reaffirmed the government's commitment to supporting local manufacturers and emphasized the importance of boosting the automotive sector. He further highlighted that the Prime Minister’s vision focuses on providing incentives for the promotion of electric vehicles. Akhtar Khan assured the manufacturers that every possible step would be taken to promote the sector and ensure its growth. He also stressed that the Prime Minister’s vision aims at long-term sustainability and development, ensuring that all the challenges faced by automotive manufacturers would eventually be addressed and resolved.

Additionally, Haroon Akhtar Khan assured the automotive manufacturers that the government is fully aware of the difficulties they are facing and would continue to stand by them. He instructed the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association to collaborate with the Ministry of Industries and Production in preparing a proposal to address the sector's concerns and requirements.

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