Pakistan to Introduce New Safety Standards for EV Batteries
Pakistan is taking an important step to make electric vehicles safer. The Ministry of Industries has directed the Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) to develop special safety standards for lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles (EVs). This work is happening alongside the Next Generation Energy Storage Policy 2026-2033. The move fills a clear […]
New Police Vehicles Handed Over to Islamabad Stations After 14 Years
Islamabad Police has received a long-awaited upgrade. After 14 years, the force has been given 30 new vehicles for its 27 police stations. Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry handed over the keys during a ceremony. The new vehicles will help police officers move faster across the capital. […]
Pakistan Car Market Grows 79% YoY in July 2026
Pakistan’s car market continued its recovery in July 2026. Sales of cars, light commercial vehicles, vans and jeeps reached 19,818 units. This was a strong 79% increase from 11,034 units sold in the same month last year. However, sales fell 13% compared with June’s 22,741 units. The annual growth came from new brands entering the […]
Pakistan Hybrid Car Imports from China Surge Over 1,000% in 6 Months
Pakistan’s imports of hybrid cars from China rose sharply in the first six months of 2026. Customs data from China show that plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) recorded growth of more than 1,000 percent in value compared with the same period last year. One major category, plug-in hybrid station wagons with 1.0 to 1.5 litre engines, […]
EV Sales Rise Worldwide as High Oil Prices Drive Shift to Electric Cars
Electric vehicle (EV) sales are gaining momentum across global markets as high fuel prices encourage more drivers to switch from petrol and diesel cars. The International Energy Agency (IEA) expects electric cars to account for close to 30% of global new car sales in 2026, with total sales projected to reach around 23 million. The […]
Pakistan Auto Industry Ends FY26 Strong as Car Sales Rise 39%
Pakistan’s automobile industry closed fiscal year 2025-26 on a positive note. Sales of passenger cars, SUVs and light commercial vehicles (LCVs) rose 39 percent year-on-year to 206,445 units, according to data from the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA). This was a clear recovery from the previous year. Total industry sales, including motorcycles, three-wheelers, tractors and […]
Kia Pakistan Launches Sportage L Hybrid and Sorento PHEV
Kia Pakistan has expanded its hybrid SUV range by opening bookings for the new Sportage L Hybrid and Sorento Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV). The move adds more electrified options to the local market. Lucky Motor Corporation, the local assembler of Kia vehicles, is offering the Sportage L Hybrid in both front-wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive […]
Pakistan to Export Over 5,000 Locally Made MG Cars to Bangladesh
Pakistan has taken a big step in its auto industry. MG JW Automobile Pakistan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bangladesh’s RANCON Group to export locally assembled MG vehicles. The deal will start with 100 vehicles this year. Over the next four years, total exports are expected to reach about 5,800 cars. This marks […]