PAKISTAN has achieved a landmark export milestone with the firstever commercial export of Pakistanmanufactured premium SUV, 4x4, Passenger Car Radial (PCR) tyres to the United States. Produced by Armstrong ZE at its advanced manufacturing facility in Gharo, Sindh, the shipment marks the country’s entry into one of the world’s most demanding automotive markets, demonstrating Pakistan’s growing capability to manufacture high-value engineered products that meet stringent international quality, safety, and performance standards, as per a press release.
Commenting on the achievement, Azim Yusufzai, Chairman of Armstrong ZE, said: ‘This is more than a company milestone; it is a milestone for Pakistan’s manufacturing sector and export economy.
Armstrong ZE’s Gharo facility represents an investment exceeding $100m in its first phase. The project is financed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) along with a consortium of Pakistani banks.
Once fully operational, the facility will have an annual production capacity of 3m premium tyres. It is expected to generate more than 2,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities while contributing to technology transfer, industrial development, and workforce skills enhancement.
The project supports the country’s import-substitution agenda by reducing dependence on imported tyres, creating a sustainable platform for high-value exports, and enhancing Pakistan’s position in the global automotive supply chain.