Pakistan International Auto Show 2026 inaugurated: Maryam lauds ‘Made in Pakistan’ products

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif inaugurated the Pakistan International Auto Show 2026 at the Expo Centre Lahore, formally launching the three-day event.

The chief minister held an informal meeting with industrialists associated with the automobile industry and appreciated their services for national economic development.

Maryam Nawaz Sharif said Pakistan’s automotive industry was an important source of industrial development, investment and employment. She said the Punjab government was committed to promoting local production, investment, technology and innovation.

She said the Pakistan International Auto Show 2026 would prove effective in promoting business linkages, investment and technology transfer.

Experts associated with the automobile industry termed Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s vision worthy of emulation. Representatives of the electric vehicle industry and administrative officers paid tribute to the Green Taxi and CM Bike Schemes.

The EV industry representatives described the Green Taxi and Bike Schemes as excellent initiatives of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. Representatives and owners of tractor manufacturing companies appreciated the launch of the Green Tractor Scheme.

Representatives of tractor manufacturers said the Green Tractor Scheme had enabled the tractor manufacturing industry to stand on its own feet. They said the scheme introduced by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif had provided a boost to local tractor manufacturing.

After inaugurating the Pakistan International Auto Show, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif visited various stalls. She inspected electric vehicles and showed keen interest in an electric ambulance.

The chief minister examined the latest vehicles, bikes and generators and also inspected Suzuki’s biogas model. She interacted with foreign experts at the Honda, Suzuki and other stalls and obtained information about the displayed products.

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif appreciated the quality of “Made in Pakistan” products.

PAAPAM Chairman Usman Aslam Malik, Chief Organizer Syed Nabeel Hashmi and others gave the chief minister a detailed briefing.

Local and international companies participated actively in the Pakistan International Auto Show 2026 being held in four halls of the Expo Centre. A total of 150 exhibitors, including 44 international and 43 local exhibitors, participated in the auto show.

Prominent auto brands, including Suzuki, Kia, GAC, Chery, Sazgar, BYD, G-Tour, Hyundai and Honda, set up stalls at the show. Cars, motorcycles, electric and semi-electric vehicles and locally manufactured auto parts were displayed.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2026