Staff Reporter
The car festival that took place at The Centaurus Mall in association with Hazara Automotive & Cars of Pakistan came to an end, and it was a huge success for the car scene in Rawalpindi and Islamabad.
The Centaurus Shopping Mall celebrated its 11th anniversary during the event as well.
Sardar Senior Vice President of Sardar Group Dr. Rashid Ilyas Khan expressed his sincere appreciation to the Centaurus Mall management and the organizing team for their outstanding work in making the Auto Show a huge success. At the event, which attracted prominent figures like Chief Guest Dr. Akbar Nasir of the IGP Islamabad and President Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari of the ICCI, over 800 cars in a range of categories, from vintage classics to cutting-edge SUVs, attracted enthusiasts from all over Pakistan.
With an amazing turnout of over 150,000 people, Dr. Rashid Ilyas Khan expressed his joy at the tremendous response, demonstrating the deep love and enthusiasm for the automotive sector.
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Emphasizing Pakistan’s significant potential in the automotive sector, he underlined the pressing need for local manufacturing facilities to meet the growing customer base’s expectations.
Dr. Rashid Ilyas Khan argued in favor of the opening of more industrial facilities in Pakistan, emphasizing the value of encouraging competition by granting NOCs to new competitors. He emphasized the game-changing effects of going beyond assembly lines in manufacturing, pointing out how it can lower car costs, generate jobs, and improve export options.
