Pakistan Motorcycle & Rickshaw Sales Hit All-Time High of 1.97 Million in FY26
Pakistan’s two-wheeler & three-wheeler industry had its best year ever in fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26). People bought a record 1.97 million motorcycles and three-wheelers. This is a big jump from previous years and shows that the economy is getting better. According to data from Arif Habib Limited, motorcycle sales alone reached 1.932 million units. This […]
Rs. 50 Billion Kulsoom Nawaz Sharif General Hospital Approved for Rawalpindi
The Punjab government has given approval for a major new hospital in Rawalpindi. The Kulsoom Nawaz Sharif General Hospital will have 3,000 beds and cost around Rs50 billion. This large healthcare project aims to improve medical services in the area. The hospital will be built on a 36-kanal piece of vacant land on Peshawar Road […]
China, Qatar, Turkey & UAE to Invest $2 Billion in Pakistan’s Port Qasim
Pakistan is set to receive around $2 billion in foreign investment to upgrade and expand Port Qasim, one of the country’s key seaports. The money will come from China, Qatar, Turkey (Türkiye), and the UAE over the next 30 years. This long-term plan aims to improve port facilities, strengthen logistics, and build new industrial areas. […]
Saudi Arabia Becomes Pakistan’s Biggest Financial Backer as Foreign Funding Tops $16 Billion
Pakistan received more than $16 billion in external financing during the last fiscal year. This money helped the government pay its bills and support the economy, though it fell short of the $19.92 billion target by about $3 billion. The country borrowed heavily in June 2026, getting over $4 billion that month alone. Saudi Arabia […]
BYD Pakistan Receives Record Shipment of Over 2,000 NEVs at Karachi Port
Mega Motor Company (MMC), the official partner of BYD in Pakistan, has received the largest-ever shipment of more than 2,000 New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) at Karachi Port. The vehicles arrived via a Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) vessel on or around July 17, 2026. This big delivery will help meet growing customer demand for electric and hybrid cars […]
Punjab Launches ‘Sasti Nahi Muft Sabzi, Sanjhi Sabzi’ Scheme to Fight Rising Food Prices
The Punjab government has started a new community project called “Sasti Nahi Muft Sabzi, Sanjhi Sabzi”. The aim is to provide free seasonal vegetables to people facing high inflation and high food prices. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif ordered this initiative to help families and use empty government land for growing food. The project […]
NEPRA Approves 269MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Project in Sindh for K-Electric
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has given approval for a major 269 megawatt (MW) hybrid renewable energy project in Sindh province. The decision came on July 17, 2026. This project combines wind and solar power to produce cleaner and cheaper electricity for the country. Aerem Energy (Private) Limited (AEREPL) will build the facility […]
$850M Pakistan-China Pharmaceutical Investment Agreements Signed in Islamabad
Pakistan and China have signed major pharmaceutical agreements worth $850 million. Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal announced this during the Pakistan-China B2B Pharmaceutical Investment Conference. The deals include $600 million in firm agreements and $250 million in memorandums of understanding (MoUs). Both sides also agreed on 18 herbal medicine projects. The conference resulted in 16 […]