PAPS 2026 concludes with over 300,000 visitors

The Pakistan International Auto Show (PAPS) 2026 wrapped up at the Lahore International Expo Centre, according to Business Recorder, after drawing more than 300,000 people across three days. Carmakers, parts suppliers, dealers, analysts, officials and motoring fans all took part in the event. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif inaugurated the exhibition, where some makers unveiled new models while others displayed cars that had only recently reached the market.

Models from BYD, Chery, JAC and Suzuki drew considerable interest from visitors and enthusiasts. Ministers and officials including Bilal Yasin, Ahsan Iqbal and Haroon Akhtar Khan toured the exhibition, and Senate Chairman Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani was chief guest at the gala dinner. A symposium explored technology, localisation, production capacity and new trends in the industry.

PAAPAM chairman Usman Aslam Malik said the turnout showed how important the auto and auto-parts sector is, pointing to chances in growth, investment and technology. Nabeel Hashmi, chief organiser of PAPS 2026, argued that localisation is central to job creation and upgrading Pakistan's industrial base.