Latest Car prices in Pakistan 2025
Car prices in Pakistan have surged in 2025 due to rising inflation, currency depreciation, and new tax policies. New tax measures introduced in the 2025–26 federal budget have pushed car prices higher, especially for vehicles between 1300cc and 1800cc. The removal of GST relief on hybrids has also made eco-friendly options less affordable.
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Dasu Hydropower Project to Begin 4,320MW Power Generation by 2027
Power generation from 4,320MW Dasu Hydropower Project is expected to commence in 2027. It was informed to Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) Chairman Naveed Asghar Chaudhry during his visit to the project site.
Airlines Cancel Middle East Flights Amid Rising Tensions
Major global airlines extend flight cancellations to Persian Gulf, disrupting key hubs like Dubai after U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and Tehran’s vow of retaliation.
PM urges to promoting cashless ecosystem in Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was chairing a high-level meeting focused on promoting a cashless economy in Pakistan.
SECP Forms Panel to Improve Investor Onboarding in Capital Markets
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has constituted a Committee to evaluate the existing account opening process with the intermediaries in capital markets, identify pain points, recommend improvements in existing processes and regulatory framework to make the account opening process more time efficient and customer-friendly.
Pakistan-US Investment Conference in Dallas Unlocks New Business Opportunities
Pakistan and the United States have launched their most significant bilateral business partnership in decades during the Pakistan-US Investment Conference 2025 in Dallas.
Pakistan’s Current Account Surplus Hits $1.8 Billion in FY25
Pakistan’s External Current Account Balance recorded a surplus of US$ 1.812 billion during July to May 2024-25 as compared to a deficit of $ 1.572 billion during the first 11 months of previous fiscal year.
Strait of Hormuz in Flames! Tankers Burn Following Devastating Crash
A massive blaze has erupted after two tankers collided near the entrance of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route.
Ships Signal Jamming Escalates in Persian Gulf Amid Widening Clashes
Navigation signals from more than 900 vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf went awry over the weekend, creating confusion in the shipping chokepoint as the fighting between Iran and Israel intensified.
New Tax Rules for Non-Filers—Higher Withdrawal Limits, Increased Rates
The government has revised the withholding tax on cash withdrawals by non-filers, raising both the tax rate and the exemption threshold under the Finance Bill 2025–26.