BYD Shark 6, Pakistan’s First Luxury Pickup, Now Available for Bookings
BYD Pakistan – Mega Motor Company (MMC) unveiled the BYD Shark 6, a category-defining plug-in hybrid (PHEV) pickup and the first of its kind in the country. The BYD Shark 6 is the biggest, fastest, and most powerful PHEV ever introduced to the local market, representing a bold new direction in the local pickup segment.
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CCP Recovers Rs.150 Million from Reckitt Benckiser Over Strepsils Misleading Ads
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has recovered a penalty of Rs.150 million from Reckitt Benckiser Pakistan Limited for the deceptive marketing of its product Strepsils.
Mehfooz
JLL Withdraws from Roosevelt Hotel Advisory Over Potential Conflict of Interest
The Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), a leading global real estate services firm, acting as Financial Advisor for privatization of Roosevelt Hotel, has formally conveyed its decision to resign from the assignment owing to the emergence of a potential conflict of interest.
PortVerse Connects World Ports Through Smart Trade Technology
To enhance transparency, speed, and efficiency in maritime trade, the Pakistan Single Window (PSW) has officially launched PortVerse—a state-of-the-art Maritime Single Window platform. Announced by PSW CEO Syed Aftab Haider.
Adil Aziz
ADB lowers economic growth forecast for Asia-Pacific to 4.7%
ADB forecasts the region’s economies will grow by 4.7% this year, a 0.2 percentage point decline from the projection issued in April. The forecast for next year has been lowered to 4.6% from 4.7%, according to Asian Development Outlook (ADO) July 2025.
SECP Awards First Digital-Only Non-Life Insurance License in Pakistan to Digi Insurance Limited
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has granted the country’s first-ever digital-only non-life insurance license to Digi Insurance Limited.
World’s No.1 PHEV Brand, BYD, Brings Game-Changing Technology to Pakistan
The BYD Shark 6, introduced not just as Pakistan’s first PHEV pickup but also a category-defining product. The pickup delivers a combined range of 800 kilometers and fuel efficiency of up to 50 kilometers per liter (Combined fuel consumption – SOC 25%-100% (km/l)) through a 29.58 kWh battery delivering 436 HP and 650 Nm of torque, making it the fastest, most powerful pickup in the local market.
InfraZamin Pakistan, Sunridge Foods, and Bank Islami Launch Pakistan’s First Agri-Infrastructure Sukuk at PSX Gong Striking Ceremony
InfraZamin Pakistan, Sunridge Foods (Pvt.) Limited, and Bank Islami marked a landmark moment at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) with a ceremonial gong strike to launch Pakistan’s first fully subscribed PKR 2 billion Agri-Infrastructure Sukuk.
Bank of Punjab Becomes Exclusive Financier for Apni Chhat Apna Ghar Housing Scheme
The Bank of Punjab (BoP) has signed a formal agreement with the Housing and Town Planning Agency (PHATA) to provide interest-free home construction loans under the Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar programme, starting from the fiscal year 2025-26.
Pakistan’s Textile Exports Surge 7.39% to $17.89 Billion in FY2025
The textile exports from the country were recorded at $ 17,887.038 million during the fiscal year 2024-25.