The huge success of this mega event has inspired the
stakeholders to put up an even bigger show in 2023.
The Pakistan Auto Show 2022 concluded at the Expo Centre in
Lahore. The three day grand event, organized by the Pakistan Association of
Automotive Parts & Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) from 29th to 31st of
July 2022, attracted large crowds of more than One hundred thousand visitors
and professionals, seeking technological insights and valuable knowledge on the
advancement of engineering in the industry. It featured a vast range of
products and process displays from than 150 international & local
auto-manufacturers and a multitude of enterprises operating in the relevant
sectors. This pioneering exhibition showcases the robust growth and vast
potential of Pakistan’s Automobile industry, reflecting the nation’s pursuit to
become a future hub for auto manufacturing.
The Auto Show also featured numerous insightful seminars and
training workshops, conducted by very learned speakers and experts, who
disseminated high-valued information. These sessions were greatly appreciated
by the industry professionals. A spectacular closing ceremony was orchestrated
to conclude the show with great fanfare, where the leading personalities of the
Automobile industry, the engineering communities and the regulatory authorities
were present along with senior government officials, prominent social
personalities and showbiz stars. This grand exhibition, spread over 38,666
square feet is supported by the Engineering Development Board and
PakWheels.com, while the sponsors include: Honda, Suzuki, MG, Toyota, Chevron
and Ashraf Group.
Former Chairman PAAPAM and Chief organizer of the Pakistan
AUTOSHOW 2022 in a strongly worded statement criticized the current fiscal
policies of the govt by restricting import of CKD for the automobile sector. Mr
Hashmi stated that CKD is also raw material for us. “For every $ the state bank
is trying to save it is basically ensuring job losses in an already depressing
environment “Mr Hashmi further questioned the policy makers who over the last 3
decades strongly advocated imports and signed numerous FTA’s which de
industrialized Pakistan. “Now they want to repair the damage overnight. “The
auto sector is the only sector if aligned properly that can take Pakistan out
of this CAD issue. It is highly value
added and with proper support can became the work horse of Pakistan to earn
$’s. The problem remains augmented when people dealing with numbers became your
policy and decision makers. He hoped
that the Prime minister who himself is from an engineering background will
understand this issue and remove import restrictions on CKD imports. Mr Hashmi thou supported continuation of ban
on CBU’s and luxury items.
The Chairman of PAAPAM Abdur Razzaq Gauhar - commented that;
“Looking at the resounding success of this year’s event, we are looking forward
to next year’s Auto Show on a much larger scale. I would like to thank the
stakeholders of this industry for making this show the ‘Biggest annual
Automotive Event of the nation’. The industry leaders have urged the government
to devise an effective Auto Policy in consultation with the experts, because
this critical policy has been long awaited to enable faster progress of our
industry. PAAPAM is fully committed to play a key role as the binding force for
the Auto industry. Since its incorporation in the year 1999, PAAPAM has
successfully grown to 299 registered members.”
There are almost 3000 Auto Parts-Manufacturers operating all
over Pakistan, whereby this industry has created almost 3 million jobs and
opportunities for respectable income, engaging 500,000 skilled workers as
Direct Employees and 2.4 million indirect employees. It has generated a robust
Investment volume of Rs.400 billion, and contributes revenues of Rs. 90 billion
per year to the national exchequer. It has also achieved an Import substitution
worth US$ 3 billion per annum and an Exports volume of US$ 200 million per
annum. Pakistan is already the cheapest source in the world, for producing
tractors.
The event also attracts precision-engineering experts, Raw
Material suppliers, used-car dealers, service, repairs, body-work
professionals, Automobile Financing companies and other Service Providers. The
industry experts held extensive deliberations to overcome the challenges and
devise collective growth strategies. Several prestigious universities presented
their innovations and insightful academic projects during the event. It
promoted a wide array of advanced technologies and solutions, including;
Engines, Casting, Forging, Sheet Metals, Jigs & Fixtures, along with electronics,
car-paints, tools, tires, batteries, plastic parts, Rubber parts and
accessories. During the event, the visitors could also acquire valuable
information on Car-financing, Auto-insurance, Service-Centers, etc.
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