ISLAMABAD (APP) – Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan on Tuesday chaired a consultative meeting with key auto sector stakeholders to advance the formulation of the upcoming auto policy and budget proposals.
The meeting was held with representatives of the Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) and the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA), said a news release.
Extensive consultations were held with auto parts manufacturers regarding proposed duties on automotive parts and the broader contours of the upcoming auto policy.
Haroon emphasized that all budget proposals would be finalized on the basis of consensus, ensuring that stakeholders’ input is fully incorporated into the policymaking process.
He highlighted that the Secretary for Industries and Production and the Chief Executive Officer of the Engineering Development Board (EDB) are working in close coordination with the auto sector to prepare comprehensive and well-informed budget proposals.
According to an official statement, proposals are under consideration to provide protection to auto parts currently being manufactured locally. In addition, parts that have the potential to be manufactured domestically within the next five years are also being considered for similar protection measures.
Special assistant Haroon reiterated that the core objective of the policy is to strengthen local industry and empower domestic manufacturers, thereby enhancing Pakistan’s industrial base and reducing reliance on imports.
The meeting was attended by the Secretary for Industries and Production, CEO EDB, Additional Secretary, and other senior officials.