Pakistan-Made Honda CITY Cars Reach Japan

Atlas Honda Pakistan has exported its first batch of completely built-up (CBU) units, marking Pakistan’s entry into the global automotive market. The company dispatched 40 Honda CITY 1.2L units to Japan, signaling its commitment to international standards.

A ceremony at the company’s facility marked the occasion. Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, attended alongside Engineering Development Board CEO Engr Khuda Bukhsh Ali and Ministry of Industries and Production Secretary Saif Anjum.

SAPM Haroon Akhtar praised the company’s quality standards and reaffirmed government support for automotive exports. Honda Atlas Cars Pakistan President Aamir H. Shirazi highlighted collaboration between the private sector and the government. Takafumi Koike emphasized Honda’s commitment to global expansion.

The event included a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tree plantation. Officials urged local manufacturers to explore international markets, stressing that exports are crucial for Pakistan’s industrial growth.