LAHORE: Senate Chairman Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that a strong automotive industry contributes far beyond vehicle production, as it supports employment, engineering capabilities, technology transfer, localisation and a wider network of domestic suppliers.
Addressing the Pakistan International Auto Show Gala Dinner organised by the Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) at a local hotel on Saturday, he said: “Here, we see components, machinery and engineering solutions representing years of investment, technical learning and hard work by Pakistani entrepreneurs, engineers, technicians and workers.”
He said that the industry demands precision, consistency and long-term commitment—qualities that deserved recognition. He said: “The sector continues to face challenges, including access to inputs, financing pressures, changing market conditions and the need for greater policy predictability. These concerns merit constructive and sustained engagement among industry, government and Parliament.”
He maintained that industry growth was closely connected with the broader strength of the country’s manufacturing economy. Pakistan’s geographical location places it at the crossroads of Central Asia, the Gulf and Africa, he said, adding that an industry that had mastered international standards had every reason to look outward with confidence and shift from relying solely on the domestic market to exploring international opportunities.
“Equally important is investment in people. Our engineers, technicians and graduates who choose to build their careers here are the true capital of this sector.”
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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