End-of-Life Vehicles Must Be Scrapped Under New Punjab Law
The Punjab government has introduced a new law that requires end-of-life vehicles to be scrapped. This step aims to cut vehicle emissions and improve air quality across the province. Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan promulgated the Provincial Motor Vehicles (Third Amendment) Ordinance 2026 with immediate effect because the Punjab Assembly was not in session. The […]
China Secure Major Order for Pakistani Rice Imports
Pakistan’s rice export sector continues to show strong potential in global markets. In July 2026, the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) secured orders for 60,000 metric tons of Pakistani rice from leading Chinese buyers in Guangzhou and Shenzhen. A REAP delegation, supported by the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), held business meetings with […]
$150 Million BYD Electric Vehicle Plant Set to Launch Local Production
Pakistan’s automotive industry is advancing toward electric mobility as Chinese manufacturer BYD prepares to begin local production at its $150 million assembly plant in Gharo, Sindh. The facility has entered the final stages of equipment installation and commissioning, with the first locally assembled BYD vehicle expected to roll out soon. Developed in partnership with Mega […]
Pakistan to Award Freelancers for $1.1 Billion Export Earnings in FY26
Pakistan will recognise its top freelancers for the first time through a new award. The Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) has introduced the Top Freelancer Award as part of the PSEB IT Export Awards 2026. According to PSEB, Pakistani freelancers contributed more than $1.1 billion to the country’s record $4.6 billion in IT and IT-enabled […]
Pakistan Launches Sky47 Karakorum-01, Country’s Largest AI-Ready Data Centre
Pakistan has launched the Sky47 Karakorum-01 Data Centre, described as the country’s largest AI-ready facility. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir jointly inaugurated the centre on 24 July 2026 in the Islamabad area. Developed by Sky47 Limited, a majority-owned subsidiary of Mari Energies, the campus is purpose-built […]
Pakistan Launches Robotics Program & $20M Venture Fund
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced two major steps to grow Pakistan’s technology sector. At the Indus Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Expo 2026 in Islamabad, he launched the Spark and Elevate Program and a $20 million Pakistan Venture Fund. The Spark and Elevate Program aims to turn local research into real-world products, strong companies, […]
Pakistan Approves Rs. 160 Billion in Housing Loans for First-Time Buyers
The Pakistani government has taken a big step to help people own homes. Commercial banks have approved Rs. 160 billion in housing loans under the Prime Minister’s Wazir-e-Azam Apna Ghar Program (also known as Apna Ghar). This initiative targets first-time home buyers who want to buy, build, or finish their first house. The program makes […]
Pakistan’s Air Link Enters EV Market with New AirV Electric Bikes
Air Link Communication Limited, a well-known Pakistani company in electronics and smartphones, has announced plans to make electric bikes. The company will produce them under its new brand called AirV. This marks its entry into the fast-growing electric vehicle (EV) sector in Pakistan. The board of directors approved the project on July 23, 2026. Air […]