HeadlinesPakistan’s external public debt reached $92.2bn at end-March 2026, up $364m in nine months, far slower than last year. IMF and multilateral lenders dominate, while longer-term debt stays the largest share.
FeaturedA new generation of cheap electric quadricycles like Nora, Alektra, GuGo Gigi are flooding showrooms with the same seductive pitch Pakistan has heard before: finally, a people's car. But as broken chargers, load shedding, and Chinese white-labels pile up, the ghost of the Mehran looms large
News Analysis (Premium Content)With the new variant reportedly already in showrooms, buyers will weigh simplified features against price and competitors’ offerings, signaling a potential shake-up in Pakistan’s mid-premium SUV segment.
News Analysis (Premium Content)Long queues outside petrol pumps and warnings of supply disruption have fueled concerns about a potential fuel shortage.
AutomobileLaunched in November 2025 at an ex factory price of Rs 9.999 million, the Deepal S05 is already trading with asking premiums between Rs 5 lakh to 17 lakh, while retail buyers report missed delivery commitments and allegations of preferential allocation, raising questions about distribution governance in Pakistan’s new energy vehicle segment.
News Analysis (Premium Content)Hyundai Nishat’s locally assembled flagship vehicle enters a crowded field of cars that has emerged as Pakistan’s full-size SUV segment. How will it shift urban auto buying dynamics?
News Analysis (Premium Content)As Hyundai Palisade arrives, Chinese and Korean SUVs redefine value while Japanese stalwarts recalibrate pricing
HeadlinesGovernment weighs bilateral deposit extensions as external debt rises and IMF mission prepares for talks
HeadlinesAction plan focuses on key divisions; wheat crop condition also reviewed by agriculture officials
HeadlinesNew initiative aims to supply up to 600,000 metric tons of marine fuel annually, improve port efficiency, and boost trade competitiveness
HeadlinesParty welcomes congratulatory messages from Pakistan’s leaders, signals openness to expanded cooperation
HeadlinesTransport, maritime and digital infrastructure cooperation discussed on OIC sidelines in Istanbul