Pakistan's top 3-wheeler maker enters Philippines in ASEAN push

Automobiles Pakistan's top 3-wheeler maker enters Philippines in ASEAN push Sazgar opens assembly plant near Manila with partner, explores overseas demand After a $33 million investment, Sazgar Philippines' plant near Manila has a monthly capacity of 1,000 three-wheelers. (Photo courtesy of the Presidential Communication Office, Philippines) ADNAN AAMIR November 11, 2026 10:32 JST ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan's leading maker of auto-rickshaws, small three-wheeled commercial vehicles commonly used as taxis, recently began overseas assembly for the first time, at a partner's plant in the Philippines, as it looks to create demand in Southeast Asia. Read Next Energy Pakistan refineries report 1,860% jump in profit amid war windfall Automobiles Pakistan's auto policy likely to reignite WTO dispute with Japan Economy Pakistan trails India, Bangladesh, Nepal in battle against hunger Iran war Pakistan's Hormuz agreement with Iran faces test after LNG tanker attack Business trends Pakistan companies move into lithium battery assembly with China partners Technology Pakistan's new YouTuber tax threatens to spark talent flight Politics Iran separatists step up attacks, anticipating full-scale US assault Latest on Automobiles Automobiles Huawei's Chinese auto alliance strains as deliveries slump Automobiles Toyota to make and sell Japan-style 'kei' minitrucks in US next year Automobiles Honda bets on hybrids as mainstay of US electrification into early 2030s Sponsored Content About Sponsored Content This content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.