--- title: "Auto parts industry seeks meeting with PM over draft policy" description: "Most outlets reported that the Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts & Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) is seeking an urgent meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss the draft Auto Policy 2026–31. The Nation and Business Recorder emphasized that the association aims to present industry concerns and proposals, while Profit and Minute Mirror focused on the request to share the reviewed policy with the industry before its submission to the IMF and Cabinet. The Express Tribune highlighted the industry’s intent to both air concerns and share proposals, using slightly broader phrasing." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/11843-pama-for-sharing-draft-of-proposed-auto-policy-with-industry site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Auto parts industry seeks meeting with PM over draft policy business · updated 4 Oct 2026, 8:01 PM PKT · 1–4 Oct 2026 · 8 articles from 6 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 4 Oct 2026 — Auto parts industry seeks meeting with PM over draft policy (5 outlets) > Most outlets reported that the Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts & Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) is seeking an urgent meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss the draft Auto Policy 2026–31. The Nation and Business Recorder emphasized that the association aims to present industry concerns and proposals, while Profit and Minute Mirror focused on the request to share the reviewed policy with the industry before its submission to the IMF and Cabinet. The Express Tribune highlighted the industry’s intent to both air concerns and share proposals, using slightly broader phrasing. - **Profit** — [PAAPAM seeks meeting with PM over draft auto policy](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/04/paapam-seeks-meeting-with-pm-over-draft-auto-policy) · 4 Oct 2026, 8:01 PM PKT > Parts makers urge government to share reviewed 2026–31 policy with industry before IMF, Cabinet submission - **Minute Mirror** — [Auto parts makers seek PM meeting over new policy](https://minutemirror.com.pk/auto-parts-makers-seek-pm-meeting-over-new-policy-639334/) · 4 Oct 2026, 12:39 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > The Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts & Accessories Manufacturers (Paapam) has asked Prime Minister - **The Nation** — [PAAPAM calls for urgent consultation with PM and sharing of reviewed draft Auto Policy 2026–2031](https://www.nation.com.pk/04-Oct-2026/paapam-calls-urgent-consultation-pm-sharing-reviewed-draft-auto-policy-2026-2031) · 4 Oct 2026, 6:29 AM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD - The Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts & Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) has formally approached Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, seeking an urgent meeting to present the industry’s concerns and constructive proposals regarding the draft Auto & Auto Parts Policy 2026–2031. - **Business Recorder** — [Paapam seeks urgent consultation with PM](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40442543/paapam-seeks-urgent-consultation-with-pm) · 4 Oct 2026, 2:35 AM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE: The Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (Paapam) has formally approached Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, seeking an urgent meeting to present the industry’s concerns and proposals regarding the draft Auto and Auto Parts Policy 2026–2031. In its communication, the PAAPAM acknowledged the prime minister’s directive under which a high-level committee is co... - **The Express Tribune** — [Auto parts makers ask for meeting with PM](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2632867/auto-parts-makers-ask-for-meeting-with-pm) · 4 Oct 2026, 12:58 AM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > Want to air concern, share proposals for draft Auto Policy 2026-31 ### 1 Oct 2026 — PAMA Asks Government to Share Draft Auto Policy with Industry (3 outlets) > Most outlets reported that the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA) has requested the government to share the draft of the proposed Auto Policy with the industry before finalisation. The Nation and Business Recorder both highlighted PAMA’s call for transparency and inclusion in the policy-making process, with Business Recorder specifying that the request was directed to the secretary of Industries & Production. ProPakistani framed the issue as a source of concern for the car industry but did not elaborate on PAMA’s specific request beyond noting the association’s involvement. - **Business Recorder** — [Proposed Auto Policy: PAMA asks Secy I&P to share draft before finalisation](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40442306/proposed-auto-policy-pama-asks-secy-iampp-to-share-draft-before-finalisation) · 2 Oct 2026, 8:18 AM PKT > KARACHI: The Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA) has asked the secretary, Industries & Production, to take the industry on board and share the draft of the proposed Auto Policy before it is finalised. In response to reports that a draft of the new policy, which has been prepared and may soon go to the Prime Minister for approval, could impose punitive measures on manufacturers,... - **The Nation** — [PAMA for sharing draft of proposed Auto Policy with industry](https://www.nation.com.pk/02-Oct-2026/pama-sharing-draft-proposed-auto-policy-industry) · 2 Oct 2026, 5:36 AM PKT · 91% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA) has requested the secretary, Industries & Production, to share the draft of the proposed Auto Policy with the industry at the earliest, preferably before it is submitted to the Prime Minister for approval. - **ProPakistani** — [New Auto Policy Worries Car Industry](https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/01/new-auto-policy-worries-car-industry/) · 1 Oct 2026, 9:54 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > The Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA) has asked the government to share the draft of the proposed Auto Policy with… Read More ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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