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By Aftab Ahmed | January 28, 2026
Lahore authorities have finalized a comprehensive transport plan for Basant, providing extensive free travel across the city to ensure safe, smooth, and accessible movement for citizens. The initiative has been jointly planned by the Punjab Mass Transit Authority, Punjab Transport Company, and private rider companies to cover Metrobus and Orange Line Metro Train services. Free…
By Aftab Ahmed | January 28, 2026
Hyundai Pakistan has introduced an installment plan for the Elantra Hybrid, giving customers multiple monthly payment options with fixed tenures to suit different financial requirements. The Elantra Hybrid 1.6 HEV carries an ex-factory price of Rs. 9,895,000, and buyers can choose installment plans based on down payment percentage and loan duration. Under a 12-month plan…
By Aftab Ahmed | January 27, 2026
Honda Atlas Car Pakistan (HCAR) announced its third-quarter results for MY26, reporting a profit of Rs655 million, or Rs4.59 per share. This marked a 16% increase compared to the same period last year but a 12% decline from the previous quarter. The company’s results fell short of industry expectations due to lower-than-anticipated gross margins and…
By Aftab Ahmed | January 27, 2026
Bank lending for vehicle purchases rose sharply, with the latest State Bank data showing a strong increase in auto financing during December 2025. The report said total auto financing reached Rs 319 billion in December 2025, marking a 35.5% rise compared with the same month last year. In December 2024, the volume of such financing…
By Aftab Ahmed | January 26, 2026
Honda has officially announced the introductory retail prices of the 2026 Civic facelift models in Pakistan, effective from January 1, 2026, for early customers nationwide. The facelifted Civic includes Honda Sensing as a standard feature in all variants, providing advanced driver assist systems aimed at improving safety and overall driving convenience. Exterior updates feature a…
By Aftab Ahmed | January 22, 2026
The Senate on Wednesday approved legislation regulating online ride-hailing services in Islamabad, establishing a formal legal framework to govern companies operating within the capital city. Under the law, ride-hailing companies must obtain an operational certificate from a designated authority before providing transport services to passengers in Islamabad within the city. The legislation requires all drivers…
By Aftab Ahmed | January 22, 2026
Since its launch in October, the Traffic Regulation and Citation System (TRACS) in Sindh has issued over 288,000 e-tickets across the province. The system sends e-challans to registered vehicle owners’ addresses, receiving both public praise for efficiency and criticism over delays and delivery issues. Sindh Inspector General of Police Javed Akhtar Odho reviewed TRACS performance…
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…
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….
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…