New Delhi, July 12 (ANI): Data accessed from the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association reveals an embarrassing statistic for the automotive industry in Pakistan. Latest numbers from Pakistan, when compared with those of India, show that exports of cars produced in India are four times that of total vehicles produced and sold in Pakistan. India sold nearly 23.56 Lakh passenger cars in its domestic market in 2014-2015 as compared to a meagre 1.52 lakhs by Pakistan in the same year. However, the statistics get more interesting when we compare Indian exports. At 5.74 lakh passenger vehicle units exported by India in 2014-2015, the number is 4 times that of total vehicles produced and sold in Pakistan. Pakistan, which some consider to be the gateway to Central Asia, has no indigenous car manufacturer, whereas Indian car manufacturers have embarked on an aggressive overseas expansion. With lax automotive safety and quality standards enforced in Pakistan, a significant number of Pakistanis are turning to Japanese cars which give better value for money and safety standards that outstrip those of their Pakistani counterparts.
