In a landmark moment for Pakistan’s automotive industry, a 50-member delegation of Pakistani officials and dealers from China-Pakistan joint-venture automakers participated in the Shanghai Auto Show 2025, marking the largest Pakistani presence in the event’s history, according to Gwadar Pro.
Among the participants were dealers and representatives from Master Changan, underscoring Pakistan’s growing role in the company’s global strategy. Their participation also included attending the 2025 Changan Automobile Overseas Partners Conference, where the Pakistani venture was officially recognized as a strategic component of Changan’s global “Vast Ocean Plan.”
During the event, the delegation took part in test drives and visited Changan’s cutting-edge facilities, including its digital intelligence factory and global R&D center, gaining firsthand insights into the automaker’s latest technological advancements.
Meanwhile, representatives from Haval Pakistan — a joint venture between Pakistan’s Sazgar Engineering and China’s Great Wall Motors — also attended the show. Haval Pakistan proudly announced that GWM Pakistan received 10 accolades at the GWM Annual Awards 2025, securing the second-highest award count among participants from over 80 countries, according to Abuzar Butt, Deputy General Manager of Marketing at Sazgar.
Separately, MG Motors Pakistan, a collaboration between China’s SAIC Motors and Pakistan’s JW SEZ Group, confirmed its appointment as the official distributor for IM Brands at the show.
The 21st edition of the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition, also known as Auto Shanghai 2025, is being held from April 23 to May 2 in Shanghai, showcasing the latest innovations and international partnerships shaping the future of mobility.
