Government will soon introduce new auto policy, Advisor to Prime Minister

Haroon Akhtar spoke to media at inauguration of Pakistan International Auto Show 2026 in Lahore

Advisor to Prime Minister for Industry and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan has said that government will soon introduce new auto policy which will include incentives for all stakeholders including auto parts manufacturers.

While talking to media at inauguration of Pakistan International Auto Show 2026 in Lahore, Advisor to Prime Minister for Industry and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan said that under vision of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, government is taking measures to increase exports of auto parts and provide access of local industry to global markets.

In collaboration with SMEDA and Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM), participating as strategic partner in 21st Pakistan International Auto Show 2026, three-day exhibition is underway at Lahore Expo Centre, in which local and foreign industrialists, business personalities and delegates are participating.

Haroon Akhtar Khan said that there are vast possibilities for growth and exports in Pakistan's automotive industry, Pakistan Auto Show is an important platform for promotion of local manufacturing, innovation and investment.

He directed SMEDA to provide full support to PAAPAM and MSMEs associated with sector so that they can gain access to new domestic and global markets.

On this occasion, Chief Executive Officer of SMEDA Nadia Jahangir Seth said that automotive sector has great potential for industrial growth led by SMEs, SMEDA through partnership with PAAPAM is providing MSMEs opportunities for modern technology, business partnerships and access to domestic and global markets.

PAPS 2026 Convener Salman Saleem welcoming SMEDA's partnership said that it will strengthen efforts to promote SME participation and local manufacturing under Make in Pakistan vision and symposium will also be held on September 19, in which roadmap for future will be considered.