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EV sector challenges discussed

KARACHI: A productive and forward looking meeting was held in the office of Hamayon Khan, Additional Secretary &...

Published 21 Jan, 2026 03:43am

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Chinese EV maker Zeekr launches in Germany with three models

Zeekr is focusing on premium retail customers, as well as medium-sized fleets

Published 01 Dec, 2025 11:42am

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India’s Mahindra accelerates EV push with new electric SUV launch

BENGALURU: India’s Mahindra launched a seven-seater electric SUV on Thursday with a starting price of around 2...

Published 27 Nov, 2025 04:08pm

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Karachi mayor opens KWSC’s first police station, charging station for EVs

KARACHI: Barrister Murtaza Wahab, Chairman, Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) and Mayor Karachi on...

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 07:43am

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Japanese rubber futures up

SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose for an eighth straight session on Tuesday, lifted by a weak yen and Thai...

Published 19 Nov, 2025 06:14am

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Experts warn structural hurdles slowing Pakistan’s EV adoption

Experts from industry and finance have warned that structural challenges, including lack of financing options, weak...

Updated 20 Oct, 2025 11:14pm

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EV-charging infrastructure: Attock Petroleum signs MoU with Huawei Technologies, AE Power

LAHORE: In order to strengthen and collaborate on developing electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across...

Published 20 Oct, 2025 05:50am

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General Motors reports $1.6bn hit on electric vehicle investments

NEW YORK: General Motors announced Tuesday that it will book a $1.6-billion hit in electric vehicle investments...

Published 14 Oct, 2025 05:27pm

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Pakistan auto association urges government to curb use of unsafe EV batteries

The Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA) has urged the government to prevent the usage of unsafe and...

Published 08 Oct, 2025 04:05pm

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Experts call for policy reforms to accelerate green auto transition

Industry leaders and experts have urged Pakistan to accelerate its shift towards green mobility through consistent...

Updated 07 Oct, 2025 10:28pm

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Pakistan’s HUBCO charts diversification path with smelter, SPM, and EV

Hub Power Company Limited (HUBCO), Pakistan’s largest independent power producer (IPP), is exploring multiple...

Published 07 Oct, 2025 10:49am

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Graphene vs lithium-ion phosphate: what battery is best for EV bikes?

Graphene batteries are an emerging technology that enhances lithium-ion cells by incorporating graphene into the electrodes

Published 24 Sep, 2025 04:55pm

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Japan’s EV maker enters Pakistan with electric three-wheeler Kyoro

Terra Motors, a leading Japanese electric mobility company, has announced its entry into Pakistan’s market with the...

Published 24 Sep, 2025 01:57pm

Govt backing, local production key to electric bike boom in Pakistan: industry insiders

The real game-changer lies in policy support and financing programmes, says VLEKTRA CEO

Updated 15 Sep, 2025 03:29pm

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An electrified Pakistan: test driving Nishat Group’s Omoda & Jaecoo EVs

'Slightly larger in size and sporting a boxy look, the Jaecoo J6 proved to be a statement on the road'

Updated 13 Sep, 2025 10:47am

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‘China Inside’: How Chinese EV tech is reshaping global auto design

SHANGHAI/MILAN: When Audi executives first saw the Zeekr 001 in 2021, a long-range electric vehicle with European...

Published 11 Sep, 2025 11:13am

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Govt hailed for incentive programme

KARACHI: Malik Khuda Bakhsh, Convener of the Energy Committee of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and...

Published 31 Aug, 2025 02:44am

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Thar projects key to energy security & regional development: Nasir Shah

KARACHI: Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, Sindh’s Minister for Energy, Planning & Development, reaffirmed the...

Published 10 Aug, 2025 05:07am

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BYD’s Shark 6 pickup to launch in Pakistan next week

Launch comes as Chinese-made cars gain popularity in country

Published 15 Jul, 2025 06:02pm

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Dewan Farooque Motors starts manufacturing 300km range EVs

Dewan Farooque Motors Limited (DFML) has initiated manufacturing and assembly of 300km range electric vehicles (EVs)...

Published 10 Jul, 2025 02:31pm

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Over 300 ‘Honri-VE’ assembled, delivered to Eco-Green Motors: DFML

KARACHI: Dewan Farooque Motors Limited (DFML) announced a significant achievement in its electric vehicle (EV)...

Published 09 Jul, 2025 06:21am

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India ends import duty for items needed to make EV batteries, phones

NEW DELHI: India on Tuesday said there would be no import duties on several goods used to manufacture electric...

Published 25 Mar, 2025 05:02pm

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China’s Xiaomi kicks off EV charging partnerships with Nio, Li Auto and Xpeng

BEIJING: Chinese upstart electric vehicle maker Xiaomi announced partnerships on Wednesday with local EV specialists...

Published 25 Dec, 2024 11:43am

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Hub Power Holdings partners with Mega Conglomerate to strengthen BYD alliance

In its bid to strengthen business collaboration with Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD Auto Industry Company...

Updated 05 Dec, 2024 05:13pm

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Sindh plans to introduce e-taxis for jobless youth: Sharjeel

KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister, Sharjeel Inam Memon said that the provincial government plans to introduce Electric...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 08:05am

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EV policy draft finalised: minister

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain on Wednesday announced that the draft...

Updated 21 Nov, 2024 02:37pm

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Discos’ FCAs for Sept: Nepra approves Rs1.27 per unit negative adjustment

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved negative adjustment of Rs1.27 per...

Updated 07 Nov, 2024 08:44am

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Electric Vehicle policy to be announced by end of November: Tanveer

Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain said on Wednesday that the Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy...

Updated 06 Nov, 2024 07:10pm

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Ford to halt production of F-150 Lightning EV pickup trucks for six weeks

WASHINGTON: Ford Motor will halt production of its F-150 Lightning electric vehicle pickup trucks for six weeks from...

Published 01 Nov, 2024 06:51am

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Pakistan’s Mega Motor secures key partnership with global EV giant BYD

Mega Motor Company (Private) Limited, a subsidiary of The Hub Power Company Limited (HUBCO), has announced a...

Updated 17 Oct, 2024 11:24pm