CEO EDB sent on forced leave Published 18 Sep, 2026 05:15am ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Industry and Production, on the directives of the Prime Minister (PM), has sent the Chief...
PM fuel relief scheme approved: ECC okays draft agreement on refineries’ upgradation Published 15 Sep, 2026 06:33am ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Monday approved Rs75 billion for the Prime...
Govt cuts HEV sales tax from 25% to 18% Published 14 Sep, 2026 03:27pm GST was used to be around 8-12% before budget, says Ali Khizar
Ministries clash over quality of locally made e-motorcycles Published 14 Jul, 2026 05:00am ISLAMABAD: Serious differences have emerged between the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Ministry of...
Automotive manufacturing sector: Paapam says concerned at ‘renewed attempts’ to weaken policy measures Published 20 Jun, 2026 04:57am ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (Paapam) has expressed serious...
Haroon rejects allegations of Vawda Published 18 Jun, 2026 05:37am ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, along with the...
Major amendments to Export Facilitation Scheme likely Updated 05 Jun, 2026 09:19am ISLAMABAD: The government is likely to introduce major amendments to the Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS) 2021 in...
Economic governance crisis—I Published 05 Jun, 2026 05:48am Pakistan’s economic crisis is no longer confined to isolated indicators or temporary shocks. It is becoming...
Senate body approves Customs (Amendment) Bill 2026 Published 20 May, 2026 02:34am ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance approved the Customs (Amendment) Bill, 2026, to give effect to...
Govt urged to slash taxes on lithium battery cells Published 18 May, 2026 05:40am KARACHI: Stakeholders in the renewable energy sector have urged the federal government to slash taxes and duties on...
FBR to introduce key amendments to EFS 2021 Updated 12 May, 2026 09:21am ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is set to introduce amendments to the Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS)...
Govt approves UAE-style vehicle refurbishment, re-export framework Published 08 May, 2026 04:52pm Framework based on international best practices
Auto policy draft: PAAPAM voices concerns Updated 24 Apr, 2026 09:19am LAHORE: The Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) has voiced serious...
Used vehicles’ importers: Govt begins registration process Updated 15 Apr, 2026 08:58am ISLAMABAD: The government has initiated the registration process for importers interested in the commercial import...
Import of used vehicles: PSI mechanism delayed amid inter-ministerial differences Published 11 Apr, 2026 06:16am ISLAMABAD: The federal government’s stringent policy on the import of used vehicles both on a commercial basis and...
Govt mulls tax cuts on vehicles in coming budget: First home-grown EV to hit roads this summer Updated 07 Mar, 2026 09:13am KARACHI: Pakistan’s first fully homegrown electric vehicle is set to hit roads by June or July this year at a price...
Pakistan’s first homegrown EV to hit roads this summer under Rs1mn price, EDB chief says Published 06 Mar, 2026 01:49pm Pakistan govt mulls tax cuts on vehicles in upcoming budget
EDB unveils draft of ‘Mobile and Electronics Policy 2026-33’ Published 18 Feb, 2026 07:15am ISLAMABAD: The Engineering Development Board (EDB) on Tuesday unveiled the draft of the Mobile and Electronics ...
Industrial units net-metering: NA body seeks details of regulations from Ministry Updated 17 Feb, 2026 08:09am ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Standing Committee on Industries and Production on Monday sought details of the...
E-rickshaws & bikes under PAVE scheme: Govt fast-tracks subsidy disbursement Updated 13 Feb, 2026 09:22am ISLAMABAD: The government, under the Pakistan Accelerated Vehicle Electrification (PAVE) scheme, has fast-tracked ...
President Zardari highlights investment cooperation with Bahrain at EDB reception Published 15 Jan, 2026 09:52pm The President expresses appreciation to King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa for the warm hospitality extended during his visit
Panel constituted by PM approves LFP battery technology for localisation Published 07 Jan, 2026 05:53am ISLAMABAD: A working group constituted by the Prime Minister to devise and draft the National Lithium-Ion Battery...
Ban on import of used mobile sets: ‘Mobile and Electronic Devices Manufacturing Policy 2026’ unveiled Updated 06 Jan, 2026 07:51am ISLAMABAD: While unveiling its Mobile and Electronic Devices Manufacturing Policy 2026-33, the Ministry of ...
Govt plans local production of lithium-ion batteries Published 18 Dec, 2025 06:01am ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is planning to locally produce lithium-ion batteries as the Ministry of Industries and ...
Govt decides to regulate used car imports Published 05 Dec, 2025 06:23am ISLAMABAD: After months of serious pressure by local automobile manufacturers, the government has decided to ...
‘Local auto industry should focus on exporting Make in Pakistan vehicles’ Updated 14 Nov, 2025 10:05pm Three-day Pakistan Auto Show at Karachi Expo Center inaugurated on Friday
Surge in used car imports sparks concern in auto industry Updated 12 Nov, 2025 09:32am Local vendors losing between Rs48 billion to Rs 60 billion annually due to declining demand for locally produced components, according to some estimates
EV bike makers urge govt to revisit sales tax hike decision Updated 05 Nov, 2025 08:47am ISLAMABAD: Local electric vehicle and bike manufacturers, on Tuesday, expressed serious concerns over the recent...
Adnan made EDB CEO Published 25 Oct, 2025 06:56am ISLAMABAD: The government Friday appointed Adnan Ali Mansoor as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the...
Hamad Ali Mansoor appointed new CEO of Engineering Development Board Published 24 Oct, 2025 08:31pm The federal government has appointed Hamad Ali Mansoor as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Engineering...