Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Friday inaugurated the three-day Pakistan International Auto Show 2026 at the Lahore Expo Centre.
During her visit, the chief minister met representatives and industry leaders from the automobile sector and appreciated their contribution to Pakistan’s economic development.
Representatives of the electric vehicle industry praised the Punjab government’s Green Taxi and Chief Minister Bike schemes, describing them as significant initiatives for promoting electric mobility.
Representatives of tractor manufacturing companies also welcomed the launch of the Green Tractor Scheme, saying it had helped strengthen local tractor manufacturing and encouraged domestic production.
Maryam Nawaz visited various stalls at the auto show and inspected electric vehicles, modern cars, motorcycles and generators. She also expressed interest in an electric ambulance and examined Suzuki’s biogas vehicle model.
The chief minister interacted with foreign experts at Honda, Suzuki and other stalls and appreciated the quality of Made-in-Pakistan products.
PAAPAM Chairman Usman Aslam Malik, Chief Organizer Syed Nabeel Hashmi and other officials briefed the chief minister on the exhibition.
The auto show is being held across four halls of the Lahore Expo Centre, with around 150 exhibitors participating, including 44 international and 43 local exhibitors.
Major brands including Suzuki, Kia, GAC, Chery, Sazgar, BYD, G-Tour, Hyundai and Honda are showcasing cars, motorcycles, electric and semi-electric vehicles and locally manufactured auto parts.
Speaking on the occasion, Maryam Nawaz 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.
The chief minister said the Pakistan International Auto Show 2026 would help strengthen business linkages, attract investment and promote technology transfer.
