Wednesday, January 14 2026

Pakistan auto sales jump 42% in 1HFY26
Auto sales have continued their positive momentum, registering an increase of 42% during the first six months of the current fiscal year (July to December FY2026) in Pakistan. According to data released by the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA), sales of cars rose by 42% to 65,910 units during the six-month period. Sales of jeeps and pickups increased by 58% to 22,412 units. Whereas, sales of trucks and buses jumped by 106% and 52%, clocking in at 3,071 units and 461 units, respectively. Motorcycles and rickshaws sales also surged by 32% reaching 921,566 units. On the other hand, sales of farm tractors registered a decline of 26%, dropping to 12,929 units, during the six-month period. Shafiq Ahmed Shaikh, an auto sector expert, said that the data suggest a “major recovery” for the industry.
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Wednesday, December 31 2025

End of comfort for auto giants
The year 2025 finally delivered a long-awaited wave of locally assembled vehicles in Pakistan, spanning hybrids, SUVs, pickups, and electric models, following a series of government policy interventions aimed at revitalising the auto sector. While the expanded lineup has brought greater choice, improved technology, and renewed competition, the benefits have so far remained concentrated in the higher-income segment. Affordable options for middle- and lower-income buyers remain largely absent, raising concerns that the current progress has yet to meaningfully trickle down to the broader segments of society, limiting the inclusive impact of the industry's recovery. According to Mashood Ali Khan, an auto industry expert, the sector operated in a paradoxical environment throughout the year. "While sales recovered and consumer interest returned, deep structural weaknesses persisted," he said, citing policy uncertainty, high taxation, rising used car imports, and weak localisation as major constraints.
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