ŠKoda Auto Marks 55 Years Since Production of the Skopak Began in Pakistan - ŠKoda Storyboard - WiredFocus

Škoda Auto marks 55 years since production of the Skopak began in Pakistan - Škoda Storyboard - WiredFocus

Mladá Boleslav, 29 May 2025 – Fifty-five years ago, a local importer in Karachi, Pakistan, began producing the Škoda Skopak. The pick-up, based on the Škoda Octavia Combi, was developed specifically for the needs of the local market. The technical design was led by Josef Velebný, who drew on his experience with the Trekka, a model created for New Zealand. Production of the Skopak halted prematurely in late 1971 due to a military conflict. In tot…

Pakistan’s Auto Industry Under Fire for Ignoring Global Safety Standards

Despite soaring vehicle prices, Pakistani car manufacturers are falling significantly short on safety. In a recent session, the National Assembly Standing Committee on Industry and Production received important information. Local automakers comply with only 18 out of 200 international safety standards. This large gap has caused serious concern among lawmakers. Members of the committee strongly criticized the auto industry’s lack of regard for pa…