Prices of Cars in Pakistan

Latest Prices Of Cars in Pakistan

ADAM MOTORS PRICE

REVO 800 CC PETROL Rs. 279,000 10-APR-2007
REVO 800 CC PETROL PLUS (CNG) Rs. 309,000 10-APR-2007
REVO 800 CC PETROL A/C Rs. 325,000 10-APR-2007
REVO 1050 CC PETROL Rs. 379,000 10-APR-2007
REVO 1050 CC PETROL PLUS (CNG) Rs. 414,000 10-APR-2007
REVO 1050 CC PETROL A/C Rs. 419,000 10-APR-2007
REVO 1050 CC PETROL PLUS A/C (CNG) Rs. 449,000 10-APR-2007
ZABARDAST ECONO 2 TON 2600 CC Rs. 495,000 17-MAR-2008
ZABARDAST SUPER 3 TON 3200 CC Rs. 539,000 17-MAR-2008
ZABARDAST JEEP 4X4 2800 CC A/C Rs. 940,000 10-APR-2007
CHANGAN PRICE Updated OnKALAM 800 CC ( Single Cabin ) Rs. 292,000 10-APR2007
GILGIT 800 CC ( Double Cabin ) Rs. 360,000 10-APR-2007
KALAM EFI 800 CC ( High Roof ) Rs. 399,000 10-APR-2007

CHEVROLET PRICE

JOY Rs. 529,000 30-APR-2008
JOY CNG Rs. 565,000 30-APR-2008
Aveo LT - M/T Rs. 960,000 17-MAR-2008
Aveo LT - M/T with ABS and Airbag Rs. 1,025,000 30-APR-2008
Aveo LT - A/T with ABS and Airbag Rs. 1,099,000 30-APR-2008
OPTRA SE Rs. 1,154,000 30-APR-2008
OPTRA LS M/T Rs. 1,249,000 30-APR-2008
OPTRA LS A/T Rs. 1,329,000 30-APR-2008
Colorado - MT (Without Accessories) Rs. 2,470,000 30-APR-2008
Colorado - MT (With Accessories) Rs. 2,595,000 30-APR-2008

DAIHATSU PRICE

Cuore CL Rs. 423,000 30-APR-2008
Cuore CL CNG Rs. 466,000 30-APR-2008
Cuore CX Rs. 486,000 30-APR-2008
Cuore CX Met Rs. 491,000 8-MAY-2008Cuore CX A/T Rs. 517,000 8-MAY-2008
Cuore AT CX Met Rs. 522,000 8-MAY-2008
Cuore CX CNG Rs. 527,000 8-MAY-2008
Cuore CX CNG Met Rs. 532,000 8-MAY-2008

FIAT UNO PRICE

UNO PLUS Rs. 649,000 10-APR-2007
UNO D/LTD Rs. 664,000 10-APR-2007

HONDA PRICE

CITY Manual Tranmission 1.3 L Rs. 870,000 28-FEB-2008
CITY VARIO 1.3 L Rs. 925,000 28-FEB-2008
CITY VTEC Steermatic 1.5 L Rs. 1,055,000 28-FEB-2008
CIVIC i-VTEC Manual Transmission Rs. 1,380,000 28-FEB-2008
CIVIC i-VTEC Prosmatec Transmission Rs. 1,420,000 28-FEB-2008
CIVIC VTi Oriel - Manual Transmission Rs. 1,515,000 28-FEB-2008
CIVIC VTi Oriel - Prosmatec Transmission Rs. 1,555,000 28-FEB-2008
Accord 2.4 i-VTEC Rs. 2,799,000 17-MAR-2008

HYUNDAI PRICE

Santro Prime Rs. 614,000 3-JUL-2008
Santro Club Rs. 634,000 3-JUL-2008
Shehzore Pickup H-100 Rs. 649,000 24-JUL-2007
Santro Prime GV Rs. 654,000 3-JUL-2008
Shehzore Pickup H-100 (Deckles) Rs. 669,000 24-JUL-2007
Santro Club-GV CNG Rs. 674,000 3-JUL-2008
Santro "EXEC" Rs. 704,000 3-JUL-2008
Santro "EXEC" Rs. 704,000 3-JUL-2008
Santro EXEC GV CNG Rs. 754,000 3-JUL-2008
Sonata (M/T) 2.4L DOHC Rs. 1,799,000 17-MAR-2008
Sonata (A/T) 2.4L DOHC Rs. 1,899,000 17-MAR-2008
Coupe (M/T) 2.0L DOHC Rs. 2,399,000 17-MAR-2008
Coupe (A/T) 2.0L DOHC Rs. 2,499,000 17-MAR-2008

Terracan (M/T) 2.9L CRDI Rs. 3,149,000 17-MAR-2008
Terracan (A/T) 2.9L CRDI Rs. 3,349,000 17-MAR-2008

KIA PRICE

PICANTO EX M/T (1.1L) Rs. 759,000 17-MAR-2008
PICANTO EX A/T (1.1L) Rs. 839,000 17-MAR-2008
RIO EX M/T (1.4L) Rs. 999,000 17-MAR-2008
SPORTAGE LX M/T (2.0L 4x4) Rs. 2,249,000 17-MAR-2008
SPORTAGE LX A/T (2.0L 4x4) Rs. 2,399,000 17-MAR-2008
SPORTAGE EX A/T (2.0L 4x4) Rs. 2,649,000 17-MAR-2008

LAND ROVER PRICE

Defender 90 Cabriolet 2.5TD w/o A/c & Stereo Rs. 2,148,000 10-APR-2007
Defender 90 Hard-top 2.5TD with A/c & Stereo Rs. 2,269,430 10-APR-2007
Defender 110 hadrtop 2.5TD with A/c & Stereo Rs. 2,435,233 10-APR-2007
Discovery III V6 2.7 Diesel S Rs. 5,500,000 10-APR-2007
Discovery III V6 2.7 Diesel SE Rs. 5,800,000 10-APR-2007
Discovery III V6 4.0L SE Rs. 5,900,000 10-APR-2007
Discovery III V8 4.4L SE Rs. 6,100,000 10-APR-2007
Discovery III V6 2.7 Diesel HSE Rs. 6,200,000 10-APR-2007
Discovery III V6 4.0L HSE Rs. 6,300,000 10-APR-2007
Range Rover Sport V6 2.7L TD S Rs. 6,500,000 10-APR-2007
Discovery III V8 4.4L HSE Rs. 6,500,000 10-APR-2007
Range Rover Sport V8 4.4L SE Rs. 6,700,000 10-APR-2007
Range Rover Sport V6 2.7L TD SE Rs. 6,700,000 10-APR-2007
Range Rover Sport V6 2.7L HSE Rs. 7,500,000 10-APR-2007
Range Rover Sport V8 4.4L HSE Rs. 7,500,000 10-APR-2007
Range Rover V6 3.0TD SE Rs. 7,500,000 10-APR-2007
Range Rover V8 4.4L SE Rs. 8,500,000 10-APR-2007
Range Rover Sport V8 4.2L Supercharged Rs. 8,500,000 10-APR-2007
Range Rover V8 4.2L Supercharged Rs. 9,500,000 10-APR-2007
Range Rover V8 4.4L Vogue Rs. 9,800,000 10-APR-2007

MASTER PRICE

Master Highland 2600 CC Rs. 485,000 10-APR-2007
Master Forland W/o Deck 3300 CC Rs. 540,000 10-APR-2007
Master Forland 3300 CC Rs. 555,000 10-APR-2007
Master Econo W/o Deck 3900 CC Rs. 669,000 10-APR-2007
Master Econo 3900 CC Rs. 699,000 10-APR-2007
Master Grande W/o Deck 4100 CC Rs. 745,000 10-APR-2007
Master Grande 4100 CC Rs. 775,000 10-APR-2007
Master Rocket 4700 CC Rs. 935,000 10-APR-2007

MITSUBISHI PRICE

Lancer 1.3 GL M/T(2007 Facelift) Rs. 939,000 2-SEP-2007
Lancer 1.6 GLX M/T S/R Rs. 1,019,000 24-JUL-2007
Lancer 1.6 GLX M/T Rs. 1,049,000 17-MAR-2008
Lancer 1.3 GLX M/T (2007 Facelift) Rs. 1,049,000 30-APR-2008
Lancer 1.6 GLX A/T S/R Rs. 1,099,000 24-JUL-2007
Lancer 1.6 GLX A/T Rs. 1,109,000 17-MAR-2008
Lancer 1.3 GLX A/T (2007 Facelift) Rs. 1,109,000 30-APR-2008
L300 (L) Rs. 1,349,000 30-APR-2008
Galant 2.0 (G) Super Saloon M/T Rs. 1,500,000 24-JUL-2007
Galant 2.0 (G) Super Saloon A/T Rs. 1,500,000 24-JUL-2007
Galant 2.5 VR Automatic Rs. 1,600,000 24-JUL-2007
L200 4x2 2.5L Diesel Double Cabin Rs. 1,649,000 17-MAR-2008
L300 (DX) Rs. 1,699,000 30-APR-2008
Galant 2.5 VR Sports Automatic Rs. 1,700,000 24-JUL-2007
L200 4x4 2.5L Diesel Single Cabin Std GL Rs. 1,799,000 17-MAR-2008
L200 4x4 2.5L Diesel Single Cabin GL A/C Rs. 1,849,000 17-MAR-2008
L200 4x4 2.5L Diesel Double Cabin Std GL Rs. 1,859,000 17-MAR-2008
L200 4x4 2.5L Diesel Double Cabin with A/C GL Rs. 1,999,000 17-MAR-2008
Galant 2.0 (G) Super Saloon (Diesel) M/T Rs. 2,299,000 24-JUL-2007
L200 4x4 2.5L TCI Diesel Double Cabin with A/C Rs. 2,364,000 17-MAR-2008
Pajero GLS M/T D 2800 CC Rs. 3,749,000 24-JUL-2007
Pajero GLS A/T D 2800 CC Rs. 3,899,000 24-JUL-2007
Pajero GLS A/T LTD 2800 CC Rs. 3,999,000 24-JUL-2007
Pajero GLS A/T V6 P 3800 CC Rs. 4,499,000 24-JUL-2007
Pajero GLS A/T V6 LTD P APP 3800 CC Rs. 4,599,000 24-JUL-2007

NISSAN PRICE
SUNNY EXS M/T 1300 CC Rs. 999,000 17-MAR-2008
SUNNY EXS M/T 1300 CC (CNG) Rs. 1,036,000 17-MAR-2008
SUNNY EXS A/T 1600 CC Rs. 1,109,000 10-APR-2007
SUNNY SS M/T 1600 CC Rs. 1,299,000 17-MAR-2008
SUNNY SSA A/T 1600 CC (CNG) Rs. 1,344,000 17-MAR-2008
SUNNY S.SALOON A/T 1600 CC Rs. 1,480,000 10-APR-2007
XTRAIL LE.5F PETROL M/T 2500 CC Rs. 2,480,000 17-MAR-2008
XTRAIL LE PETROL A/T 2500 CC Rs. 2,512,000 17-MAR-2008
CEFIRO V-6 A/T 2300 CC Rs. 2,795,000 17-MAR-2008
XTRAIL SLX PETROL A/T 2500 CC Rs. 2,840,000 17-MAR-2008
XTRAIL SLX DIESEL M/T 2200 CC Rs. 3,170,000 17-MAR-2008
Patrol 4.8L PETROL M/T Rs. 4,545,000 17-MAR-2008
Patrol 4.2L D SGL M/T Rs. 5,015,000 17-MAR-2008
Patrol 4.2L D SGL M/T SUN-ROOF Rs. 5,198,000 17-MAR-2008
Patrol 3.0L D GRX A/T LOADED Rs. 5,198,000 17-MAR-2008

PORSCHE PRICE
Boxter Rs. 6,483,000 17-MAR-2008Cayenne V6 Tiptronic Rs. 6,831,358 7-MAR-2008
Cayman Rs. 6,977,000 17-MAR-2008
Cayenne Rs. 7,003,000 17-MAR-2008
Boxter S Rs. 7,502,000 17-MAR-2008
Cayman S Rs. 7,908,000 17-MAR-2008
Cayenne S Rs. 9,082,000 17-MAR-2008
Cayenne GTS Rs. 10,008,000 17-MAR-2008911
Carrera Rs. 10,437,000 17-MAR-2008
911 Carrera 4 Rs. 11,234,000 17-MAR-2008
911 Carrera S Rs. 11,816,000 17-MAR-2008
911 Carrera Cabriolet Rs. 11,816,000 17-MAR-2008
911 Targa 4 Rs. 12,275,000 17-MAR-2008
911 Carrera 4S Rs. 12,611,000 17-MAR-2008
911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet Rs. 12,611,000 17-MAR-2008
911 Carrera S Cabriolet Rs. 13,197,000 17-MAR-2008
911 Targa 4S Rs. 13,652,000 17-MAR-2008
911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet Rs. 13,988,000 17-MAR-2008
Cayenne Turbo Rs. 14,213,000 17-MAR-2008
911 GT3 Rs. 14,464,000 17-MAR-2008
911 Turbo Rs. 17,183,000 17-MAR-2008

PROTON PRICE
Saga 1.3 M/T Rs. 649,000 10-APR-2007
Saga1.3 CNG Rs. 679,000 10-APR-2007
Wira 1.5 M/T Rs. 729,000 10-APR-2007
Wira 1.5 CNG Rs. 769,000 10-APR-2007
Gen-2 1.3 M/T Rs. 849,000 10-APR-2007
Gen-2 1.3 CNG Rs. 889,000 10-APR-2007
Gen-2 1.3 A/T Rs. 898,000 10-APR-2007
Gen-2 1.6 M/T Rs. 949,000 10-APR-2007
Gen-2 1.6 CNG Rs. 999,000 10-APR-2007
Impian 1.6 M/T Rs. 1,049,000 10-APR-2007

Impian 1.6 A/T Rs. 1,125,000 10-APR-2007

QQ
CHERRY 0.8L BASIC Rs. 461,000 10-APR-2007
CHERRY 0.8L COMFORTABLE Rs. 489,000 10-APR-2007

ROMA PRICE
ROMA MINI TRUCK 1000 CC Rs. 349,000 10-APR-2007
ROMA FAMILY VAN STD. 1000 CC A/C Rs. 459,000 10-APR-2007
ROMA FAMILY VAN 1000 CC Delux A/C Rs. 479,000 10-APR-2007
ROMA FAMILY VAN 1000 CC Luxury A/C Rs. 499,000 10-APR-2007

SOGO PRICE
SOGO PICK - UP (Without Alloy rim) Rs. 295,000 10-APR-2007
SOGO DOUBLE CABIN 800 CC (Without Alloy rim) Rs. 370,000 10-APR-2007
SOGO DOUBLE CABIN 800 CC (With Alloy rim) Rs. 380,000 10-APR-2007
SOGO FAMILY VAN 800 CC (Without Alloy rim) Rs. 405,000 10-APR-2007
SOGO FAMILY VAN 800 CC (With Alloy rim) Rs. 415,000 10-APR-2007
SOGO FAMILY VAN 1000 CC Rs. 470,000 10-APR-2007

SSANGYONG PRICE
STAVIC 2WD STANDARD M/T Rs. 1,825,000 10-APR-2007
STAVIC 2WD FULL OPTION M/T Rs. 2,295,000 10-APR-2007
STAVIC 4WD FULL OPTION M/T Rs. 2,440,000 10-APR-2007
STAVIC 4WD FULL OPTION A/T Rs. 2,670,000 10-APR-2007
REXTON RX-270 DIESEL M/T Rs. 2,730,000 10-APR-2007
REXTON RX-270 DIESEL A/T Rs. 3,065,000 10-APR-2007
REXTON RX-320 PETROL (Top of the Line) Rs. 3,225,000 10-APR-2007
REXTON RX-270 DIESEL (Top of the Line) Rs. 3,445,000 10-APR-2007
CHAIRMAN CM 400S GASOLINE A/T Rs. 3,875,000 10-APR-2007
CHAIRMAN CM 500S GASOLINE A/T Rs. 4,375,000 10-APR-2007
CHAIRMAN CM 600S GASOLINE A/T Rs. 5,375,000 10-APR-2007

TMC PRICE
TMC BAY PICK - UP w/o CNG Rs. 166,750 10-APR-2007
TMC ALIF CAR w/o CNG Rs. 172,500 10-APR-2007
TMC BAY DELIVERY VAN w/o CNG Rs. 189,750 10-APR-2007

TOYOTA PRICE
Corolla XLI 1.3L Rs. 950,000 30-APR-2008
Hilux 4x2 D/S Rs. 1,019,000 30-APR-2008
Corolla GLI 1.3L Rs. 1,040,000 30-APR-2008
Hilux 4x2 U/S Rs. 1,059,000 30-APR-2008
Corolla 2.OD Rs. 1,114,000 30-APR-2008
Corolla 2.0D SE Rs. 1,235,000 30-APR-2008
Altis M/T1.8 Petrol Rs. 1,355,000 30-APR-2008
Corolla 2.OD Saloon Rs. 1,405,000 30-APR-2008
Corolla Altis Sports M/T Rs. 1,407,000 30-APR-2008
Altis A/T1.8 Petrol Rs. 1,445,000 30-APR-2008
Corolla Altis Sports A/T Rs. 1,496,000 30-APR-2008
Altis M/T With Sunroof Rs. 1,709,000 19-AUG-2008
2.0D Saloon with Sunroof Rs. 1,729,000 19-AUG-2008
Altis A/T with Sunroof Rs. 1,799,000 19-AUG-2008
Hilux 4x4 D/C F/L Rs. 2,650,000 17-MAR-2008
Camry M/T 2400 CC Petrol Rs. 2,999,000 30-APR-2008
CamryA/T 2400 CC Petrol Rs. 3,099,000 30-APR-2008

SUZUKI MEHRAN SB308R
Mehran VX 377,000
Mehran VX (M) 382,000
Mehran VXR 424,000

Mehran VXR (M) 429,000
Mehran VX CNG 423,000
Mehran VX CNG (M) 428,000
Mehran VXR CNG 469,000
Mehran VXR CNG (M) 474,000

SUZUKI ALTO RA 410
ALTO VX 516,000
ALTO VX (M) 521,000
ALTO VXR 563,000
ALTO VXR (M) 568,000
ALTO VX CNG 567,000
ALTO VX CNG (M) 572,000
ALTO VXR CNG 615,000
ALTO VXR CNG (M) 620,000

SUZUKI CULTUS SF 410
Cultus VXR 707,000
Cultus VXR (M) 712,000
Cultus VXL 770,000
Cultus VXL (M) 775,000
Cultus VXR CNG 749,000
Cultus VXR CNG (M) 754,000
Cultus VXL CNG 824,000
Cultus VXL CNG (M) 829,000

SUZUKI RAVI ST308R
PICKUP 378,000
PICKUP CNG 426,000

SUZUKI BOLAN ST308
VAN VTR 431,000
VAN VTR GL 491,000
VAN VTR GL (M) 496,000
VAN VTR CNG 483,000
VAN VTR GL CNG 540,000
VAN VTR GL CNG (M) 545,000

SUZUKI LIANA
LIANA 1.3L RXI MT 931,000
LIANA 1.3L RXI MT CNG 1,005,000
LIANA 1.3L LXI MT 995,000
LIANA 1.3L LXI CNG 1,065,000
LIANA 1.6L Eminent AT 1,070,000

SUZUKI APV
APV 1.5L GLX MT 1,370,000
APV 1.5L GLX CNG 1,425,000

SUZUKI JIMNY
JIMNY MT 1,420,000
JIMNY JLSX MT 1,215,000
JIMNY JLDX MT 1,310,000

PAKISTANI PRIDE

Assalam-O-Alaikum

I was surfing through the net when i came across a very great post, posted by a Great Patriotic Brother, so i want to share this with all of u. Please appretiate it.

"Was just going through the immage gallery when I came across a thread regarding a donkey/car jokingly labelled as Pakistan's First Car.

Here's some very important news for you.

• Pakistan was the the First Islamic Country in the world which made a 4 Wheel Drive Jeep of its own in late 60's called NAYA DAUR in collaboration with WILLIS jeep.
  
• Pakistan was the First Islamic Country in the world which was about to manufacture its own Motocycles in early 70's with the collaboration of JAVA motorcycle but the process was soon abandoned.

• Pakistan was the First Islamic Country in the world which had made its own prototype Diesel Engines by the Lahore based company called BECO (Battala Engineering Company).

And last but not the least;

• Pakistan really was the First Islamic Country in the world which actually made a Motor Car of its own in early 70's with the collaboration of SKODA Motors. It was named SKOPAK. The prototypes had been made, the production was about to be started soon,

but alas.......

The 1971 war with the separation of East Pakistan, had its toll in each and every aspect. The country met an economic shock, the economic readjustments by Mr Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, lead to a stagerring 127% (approx)depriciation in the value of Pakistani Ruppee. All the industries were Nationalised and...

• The production of NAYA DAUR jeeps was stopped as their production in the country was not cost effective by then.
• The Motorcycle project was blown to pieces.
• The BECO was nationalised and was converted into PECO (Pakistan Engineering Company) which instead of making Diesel Engines was put on manufacturing PECO Bicycles......
• And SKOPAK CAR project died forever.

Dear Countrymen,

It is my extremely humble request. Please do not make fun of your country. Yes I admit we have a lot of shortcomings, but who has'nt.

Please, take care of this country as it has been caring for all of us. Instead of making fun, just try to figure out What went wrong and where?

You can well imagine that Pakistan was way ahead in late 60's then most of the Asian Giants, and the proof of its greatness is that although...

• Pakistan could not continue the production of its Jeeps, although
• Pakistan could not start the manufacturing of its own Motorcycles, although
• Pakistan could not continue with its production of Diesel Engines, & although
• Pakistan could not continue its project of SkoPak Cars,

yet it succeeded in doing something which only 6 countries in the world had done before, i.e.,

PAKISTAN ACHIEVED THE DISTINCTION OF BECOMING ISLAMIC WORLDS FIRST AND WORLDS SEVENTH NUCLEAR POWER.....

LONG LIVE PAKISTAN, LONG LIVE PAKSITANIS AND LONG LIVE PAKISTANIAT.

"Love for all the Pakistanis"

Auto Industry of Pakistan

RECENT REPORT OF AUTO INDUSTRY OF PAKISTAN

Caught in a traffic jam in some major cities of Pakistan, one feels there are too many automobiles in this country. But the fact of the matter is that our country is heavily under-motorised. This is bad considering that in developed world, the automobile industry is the second largest one after the steel and iron industry. It contributes more than 10 per cent in the total output of the manufacturing industry of the developed countries, and employs 10 per cent of their populations, plus, it develops a whole chain of vendor industries.

The under-motorisation of this country is not just symptomatic of underdevelopment. A potential growth gap also exists in our automobile industry. The two factors responsible for this gap are a weak transport sector, and lack of government incentive for the general investor. For years and years, transporters had remained shy to invest in this sector. This was usually attributed to on one hand, increased operational costs and, on the other, absence of better and long-term policies for the automotive industries. The problems of public transport seemed to have become insurmountable and needed bold initiative on part of the government for solutions. This situation has shown slight improvement. Some barriers to development have now been removed and the automobile industry has started to hope for a better tomorrow.

Pakistan's automobile industry is a fast developing sector that needs no foreword or introduction. The swift expansion of the industry has been in large part due to the events of September 11th, which although it wrought mass havoc on world economies, was instrumental in attracting a flood of home remittances from abroad. Apart from this, a lot of credit also goes to the Musharraf government as the auto industry flourished amply due to the conducive investment policies drafted under his fine governance. This has the effect of aiding industries such as the automobile sector. The result has been an astonishing growth with the auto industry posting a growth of 20 per cent and the demand for new cars increasing by around 50 per cent.

The increased demand for Pakistani automobiles has been highly beneficial for the country's economy. Furthermore, contrary to statements by certain groups, the industry has increased production significantly with several units now operating second shifts. One of the achievements of the industry has been its major transformation of the country's domestic vendor base by making it more export oriented. The system works in such a way that before the domestically manufactured parts are used, they are tested by the original equipment manufacturers at their own facilities and awarded a certification of quality. These increased exports have resulted in the industry contributing almost Rs.30 billion to the country's GOP and export of parts worth $27 million annually. The growth of the industry is but a small indication of the tremendous and lucrative investment opportunities that lie ahead. From its very onset, the sector has been attracting investment and has strong potential to attract investors in the future too. The current total investment by the OEMs in Pakistan is over 8 billion. Nevertheless, this volume in the industry and its contributions were also available in early 90's, but could not be sustained because of the policies of the government at that time.

The automobile sector has also been aided by leasing companies and low interest bank loans, which have made it possible for a larger segment of the population to own a car of their choice. In spite of this critics are of the opinion that Indian automobiles of the same make and quality are cheaper than their Pakistani counterparts. While this may be true, it is unfair to draw comparisons between these two vastly different markets as the automobile industry in India is far more developed and the localisation of parts is much greater. The Pakistani industry is trying to achieve similar success with the support of sound government policies.

While car sales in general fell by 21 per cent in July due to the monsoon rains, sales when compared with the same month last year, recorded an impressive growth of 56 per cent. OEMs such as IMC, Dewan Farooque and Suzuki in particular registered record increase in sales of their brands especially due to an increase in production levels and lowered prices. Much of the progress achieve by the auto industry has been marred by so called investors who extract excess payments from customers on the promise of delivering automobiles earlier than the normal waiting period. Understanding the predicament of its customers, the industry has taken measures to increase awareness regarding this malpractice and some car makers have even guarded against this possibility by announcing a fixed booking amount. However, the onus for this also lies with customers who are often unwilling to wait for the delivery of their cars. In this regard, certain parties have suggested a one-time import of used cars in order to eliminate the logjam of bookings. However, an abrupt flood of automobiles in the country would do more harm than good. This would merely be a short-term solution to an issue that requires sustained efforts. Furthermore, logic dictates that if demand continues to grow at the rate that it is currently, the logjam would occur yet again, only to be met by the adhoc import of more used cars, eventually leading to a situation that would not be beneficial to the local industry. The Pakistani auto industry has made sustained efforts to meet growing demand by increasing supply and reducing delivery periods of automobiles.

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