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Auto sales rev up in October

By Aamir Shafaat Khan

KARACHI: Pakistan's automotive market showed strong growth in October, with sales of cars, vans, pickups and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) rising to 165,500 units in October, nearing a four-year high. In 4MFY26, total sales climbed 30pc YoY to 597,000 units. Atlas Honda Limited (AHL) set a new sales milestone selling 140,178 CD70 motorcycles, outperforming its September 2025 record.

Truck sales jumped 67pc YoY and 256pc MoM to 8,105 units in October, boosted by the Punjab Green Tractor Scheme. However, 4MFY26 sales fell 15pc to 5,867 units.

Truck and bus sales surged 118pc YoY in October, although they dipped seven per cent MoM to 706 units. In the first four months of FY26, sales had risen 106pc to 2,630 units.

Outlook for FY26

Myesha Sohail expects the positive momentum in Pakistan's auto sector to continue in FY26, driven by lower interest rates on car loans and the launch of new models.

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