LAHORE: A group of 21 trainee officers from the Ministry of Commerce belonging to 24th Specialised Training Programme (STP) visited Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) Head Office on Friday.
Field visits are an important part of their training programme which helps the trainee officers get acquainted with the working of trade organisation which leads to better understanding of the problems faced by the business community. PAAPAM Former SVC Saeed Iqbal Khan and Managing Committee Member Basharat Javed Awan welcomed the group.
Highlighting the role of Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers in development of auto industry Saeed Iqbal Khan briefed the trainee officers about the history of automotive industry’s emergence, right from the year 1959, its growth and rapid development to the present status where up to 70 percent of cars & HCVs parts, 90 percent of tractors, motorcycles and three-wheeler parts are being produced locally.
He further told trainee officers of the challenges and opportunities being faced by exporters in the supply chain and marketing their products. He asked trade officers in what way they can assist in the countries where they are posted/accredited. The Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s) include SUZUKI, TOYOTA, HONDA, HYUNDAI, HINO, NISSAN, ISUZU, DAEWOO, FAW, MASSEY FERGUSON, and FIAT.
