Chinese automaker BYD has launched the Shark, Pakistan’s first hybrid pickup truck, in partnership with Mega Motor Company as part of a broader plan to begin local EV assembly near Karachi by mid-2026, cementing its entry into South Asia’s green mobility market.
ASU will establish the National Institute of Technology in Lahore by Fall 2025 with dual degrees, global study options and a curriculum tailored to Pakistan’s needs, signalling a major leap for higher education in the country.
Romania has offered Pakistan access to the Port of Constanța for direct trade routes into Europe as both countries deepen cooperation in trade, energy and technology while pushing for joint ventures and cultural exchange.
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.
Shehbaz Sharif says the Islamabad MoU between the United States and Iran has taken immediate effect, with Iran set to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and Washington to lift its naval blockade.
JD Vance says Pakistan and Qatar helped mediate the US-Iran agreement and asked Washington to delay releasing the full text briefly, with publication expected by Friday.
Pakistan’s mediation in the US-Iran peace agreement has won Saudi credit and global recognition, strengthening Islamabad’s diplomatic position as the deal moves toward permanent settlement talks.
Kylian Mbappé scored twice as France beat Senegal 3-1 in their World Cup Group I opener, with Bradley Barcola also on target after Senegal missed big first-half chances.
Field Marshal Asim Munir’s military diplomacy helped Pakistan steer US-Iran tensions away from wider regional war through restraint, crisis management and quiet coordination, security sources.