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By Aftab Ahmed | February 12, 2026
Pakistan’s Proton has been involved in an alleged mega fraud of Rs890 million with customers, raising serious concerns within the government. This car brand is operated in Pakistan by the Al-Haj Group, which also runs an oil and gas exploration company. Proton is a Malaysian automobile brand. Read More: key cabinet members blast at local…
By Aftab Ahmed | February 10, 2026
The Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts & Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) has officially announced the 21st edition of the Pakistan Auto Show (PAPS) 2026, Pakistan’s premier and most comprehensive automotive exhibition, scheduled to take place on 18-19-20 September 2026 (Fri-Sat-Sun) at International Expo Center Lahore. Organised by PAAPAM, the Pakistan Auto Show is widely recognised as…
By Aftab Ahmed | February 8, 2026
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has barred excise and taxation authorities from transferring the ownership of vehicles involved in criminal cases, warning that such actions undermine the justice system and may indicate bad faith. The court directed authorities to conduct strict verification before processing any transfer and made it mandatory to obtain a police issued…
By Aftab Ahmed | February 4, 2026
Traffic police in Punjab have shared details of driving licence fees after issuing more than 1.24 million licences across the province during January 2026. Officials said the licences issued last month included over 440,000 learner permits, around 400,000 regular driving licences, and nearly 390,000 renewals for learner, regular, and international licences. They also confirmed that…
By Aftab Ahmed | February 3, 2026
MCB Bank has launched a new auto financing programme for brand new Suzuki vehicles through its Car4U and Fleet4U platforms, the bank announced on Tuesday. The financing schemes provide customers access to structured loans for Suzuki passenger and commercial vehicles under defined terms and conditions set by the bank officially. Under the programme, the markup…
By Aftab Ahmed | February 2, 2026
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Excise Department has decided to auction 40 choice vehicle number plates, with officials confirming the auction will be held on February 14. Officials said choice plates including Syed, Qadri, Jatoi, Raja and Pashtun, along with district names such as Khyber, Buner, Mohmand and Kohat, will be offered. According to the Excise Department,…
By Aftab Ahmed | January 31, 2026
Rawalpindi Chief Traffic Officer Farhan Aslam has expanded driving test facilities at the Traffic Headquarters to improve efficiency and ease the process for applicants, according to a traffic police spokesperson. The spokesperson said the number of driving test tracks has been increased from one to two in response to growing public demand. Additional vehicles have…
By Aftab Ahmed | January 30, 2026
Pak Suzuki Motor Company Limited has called for a new auto policy supporting greater localisation of parts to strengthen local vendor development and Pakistan’s capacity. Speaking at the SME Cluster Expo in Lahore, managing director and chief executive officer Hiroshi Kawamura said the company continues supporting Pakistani vendors meet standards. He said foreign investment remains…
By Aftab Ahmed | January 29, 2026
Suzuki Motor overtook Nissan as Japan’s third-largest automaker in 2025, marking the first time in over a decade that Suzuki outsold its longtime rival. The company reported a 1.4 percent rise in global sales, reaching approximately 3.3 million vehicles, reflecting steady demand for compact cars and affordable models worldwide. Nissan’s total sales fell 4.4 percent…
By Aftab Ahmed | January 29, 2026
The Capital Development Authority has decided to conduct a feasibility study for an electric tram project in Islamabad as part of efforts to promote modern and environmentally friendly public transport. The decision was taken during a meeting held on Wednesday at the CDA Headquarters, chaired by CDA Chairman and Chief Commissioner Islamabad Muhammad Ali Randhawa….