Economy

PIA is restoring two additional weekly flights between Karachi and Gwadar to boost connectivity and support economic growth linked to the CPEC project and Gwadar Free Zones as part of the government’s trade-driven development strategy.

Kia Lucky Motors has launched the facelifted Peugeot 2008 in Pakistan with bold exterior upgrades, enhanced interior features, and updated pricing, arriving alongside two electric SUVs as part of a busy August for the auto sector.

The Omoda E5 electric SUV has officially launched in Pakistan under the Chery–Nishat partnership, offering a 61 kWh battery, over 500km range, and high-end interior features as the country’s electric vehicle segment continues to grow rapidly.

Chery and Hyundai Nishat’s NextGen Auto have launched their first electric vehicle in Pakistan, the Jaecoo J6 SUV, a high-spec model which positions the new alliance to compete aggressively in the country’s rapidly-expanding EV market.

Islamabad is preparing to become Pakistan’s first fully cashless city as the CDA launches a sweeping digital payments strategy including QRs, mobile apps, and ERP integration across civic and commercial services to improve transparency and efficiency.

Pakistan and the U.S. are entering a new phase of cooperation with talks focused on digital assets and blockchain regulation following their recent trade deal, as Islamabad positions itself as a Web3 leader in South Asia and aligns with Washington's new crypto framework.

Pakistan Stock Exchange crosses 140,000 as investor confidence rises after President Trump’s trade deal announcement with Pakistan, including a joint oil development plan — a move seen as strengthening Pakistan’s global economic position.

پاکستان اسٹاک ایکسچینج میں غیر معمولی تیزی، 100 انڈیکس 140,000 پوائنٹس سے تجاوز کر گیا۔ صدر ٹرمپ کے پاکستان سے تجارتی معاہدے اور مشترکہ تیل منصوبے کے اعلان نے سرمایہ کاروں کا اعتماد بڑھا دیا۔ یہ پیش رفت پاکستان کی عالمی معاشی پوزیشن کو مزید مستحکم بنا سکتی ہے۔

BYD will begin assembling electric vehicles in Pakistan by mid-2026, with plans to produce 25,000 units annually and capture a significant share of the country’s growing EV market.

سٹاک مارکیٹ میں نیا ریکارڈ قائم، بینچ مارک KSE ہنڈرڈ انڈیکس میں 1900 سے زائد پوائنٹس کا اضافہ، سٹاک ایکسچینج 1 لاکھ 30 ہزار پوائنٹس کی بلند ترین سطح پر پہنچ گیا۔