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Best 4 Affordable Cars Every Pakistani Can Buy in 2026
By Aftab Ahmed | January 22, 2026
Automotive market in 2026 in Pakistan has seen notable changes, with affordable entry-level cars attracting buyers seeking practicality and better value amid rising prices. The discontinuation of Suzuki Wagon R and Suzuki Bolan has redirected consumer interest toward newer, low-cost vehicle options reshaping the budget segment. Here is a look at the four cheapest cars…
Tribunal Rules Against Lahore Qalandars Owners
By Aftab Ahmed | January 22, 2026
An arbitration tribunal led by retired Justice Maqbool Baqer ruled against management of Kausar Rana Resources, parent company of Pakistan Super League franchise Lahore Qalandars. The tribunal declared the transfer of majority shares from Qatar Lubricants Company to Atif Naeem Rana and Sameen Naeem Rana legally void and without authorisation. It ordered the respondents to…
Islamic Bank Reviews Progress of Mohmand Dam Project
By Aftab Ahmed | January 21, 2026
A high-level delegation of the Islamic Development Bank visited the Mohmand Dam Hydropower Project the other day to review progress and observe the ongoing construction works. The three-member delegation was led by Dr. Rami Mahmoud Ahmed, Vice President Operations, Islamic Development Bank. During the visit, the delegation conducted a detailed inspection of all construction sites…
Balochistan Launches Subsidized Electric Scooters
By Aftab Ahmed | January 21, 2026
The Government of Balochistan and the National Bank of Pakistan signed an agreement to offer electric scooters on subsidized installment plans for students, working women, and citizens. The memorandum of understanding was formally signed at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat in Quetta, with Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti, provincial minister, senior officials, and bank representatives present….
Pakistani Rupee Gains Slightly Against Dollar
By Aftab Ahmed | January 21, 2026
The Pakistani rupee recorded a marginal gain against the US dollar in the inter-bank market on Wednesday, closing at 279.90, a rise of Re0.01. On Tuesday, the local currency had closed at 279.91, maintaining stability despite global fluctuations, as investors continued monitoring international developments affecting the value of the US dollar and the rupee. Internationally,…
Subsidy Transfers Begin Under Pakistan’s PAVE Scheme
By Aftab Ahmed | January 21, 2026
The transfer of subsidy amounts under the Self Finance Scheme and Bank Finance Scheme has commenced as part of the Pakistan Accelerated Vehicle Electrification (PAVE) Scheme, approved by the Prime Minister. The scheme aims to provide electric bikes, rickshaws, and loaders to the general public across Pakistan. The PAVE Scheme is designed to accelerate Pakistan’s…
Fertilizer | Price Discount Led to Growth in Urea Sales During CY25
By Aftab Ahmed | January 21, 2026
Pakistan’s total fertilizer offtakes reached 10.12mn tons in CY25, registering a growth of 2% YoY. The increase was primarily driven by exceptionally strong urea sales of 1.36mn tons in Dec-25, marking an all-time high monthly offtake and surpassing the previous peak recorded in Dec-19. As a result, cumulative CY25 urea offtakes stood at 6.73mn tons,…
OZ Developers Unveil Sialkot Stallionz Team
By Aftab Ahmed | January 21, 2026
Pakistan Super League franchise Sialkot has officially confirmed its identity, with OZ Developers announcing Sialkot Stallionz as the team name ahead of PSL 11. The owners of the new franchise, entering the league alongside a Hyderabad-based team, shared the branding decision publicly through their official social media accounts recently. The chosen name is widely regarded…
Tribunal Upholds CCP Penalties on Banks Cartel
By Aftab Ahmed | January 21, 2026
The Competition Appellate Tribunal has dismissed ten long-pending appeals filed by several banks and the Pakistan Banks Association, upholding the Competition Commission of Pakistan’s order imposing collective penalties of approximately PKR 205 million for cartel-like conduct. The appeals challenged the CCP’s April 2008 order as well CCP’s Appellate Bench’s Order dated 10-06-2009, which found the…
Pakistan, Canada Explore Enhanced Cooperation in Minerals and Energy Sectors
By Aftab Ahmed | January 21, 2026
Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik held a meeting with the High Commissioner of Canada to Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Tarik Ali Khan, to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in the minerals and energy sectors. During the meeting, High Commissioner Tarik Ali Khan stated that the success of Barrick Gold at Reko Diq is a strong…