US sharply hikes tariffs on Chinese EVs and chips WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden took aim at China on Tuesday, saying Beijing is “cheating” rather than... Published 15 May, 2024 05:47am
Business & Finance Master Changan Motors to launch Deepal S7 electric vehicles in Pakistan Master Changan Motors Limited (MCML) is set to introduce its first pure electric vehicle brand in Pakistan – Deepal... Published 06 May, 2024 11:28am
Business & Finance Yellen faces tough road GUANGZHOU, (China): US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen arrived in China’s southern factory hub of Guangzhou on... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Print New energy vehicles: BYD announces partnership with Mega Conglomerate ISLAMABAD: The world’s leading new energy vehicle manufacturer BYD (Build Your Dreams), China, has announced a... Updated 03 Apr, 2024 08:51am
Technology Experts hail Chinese EV giant BYD’s entry to Pakistan market Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD revealed its plan to enter the Pakistan market and industry experts see it... Published 29 Mar, 2024 11:00pm
Business & Finance Nissan could seek partnership on EVs with Honda, Japanese media say TOKYO: Nissan Motor is considering seeking a business partnership with Honda Motor , TV Tokyo reported on Wednesday,... Published 22 Mar, 2024 04:57am
Business & Finance Can ride-hailing, logistics and delivery companies lead an EV revolution in Pakistan? KARACHI: Pakistan is seeing a massive surge in intent and efforts when it comes to adopting electric vehicles (EV),... Published 05 Mar, 2024 08:21pm
Print Credit guarantee schemes for EVs on the cards ISLAMABAD: The government is likely to introduce a credit guarantee scheme for Electric Vehicles (EVs) through State... Updated 19 Feb, 2024 08:53am
Markets Japanese rubber futures advance SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose to a one-week high on Tuesday, lifted by a strong Nikkei performance and a... Published 14 Feb, 2024 02:34am
Pakistan Sindh CM adds another 80 buses to ‘People’s Bus Service’ fleet KARACHI: Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister, former Justice Maqbool Baqar, added another 80 buses to People’s Bus... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Perspectives Auto sector in 2023: advent of EVs and hybrids in Pakistan The year 2023 signaled a downward spiral for the auto sector. For about half the year, there were restrictions from... Published 02 Jan, 2024 05:09pm
Business & Finance New MG electric vehicles unveiled PESHAWAR: President Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry Fuad Ishaq unveiled new electric vehicles introduced by... Updated 01 Jan, 2024 06:59am
Business & Finance Nissan to export China-developed EVs to global markets BEIJING: Nissan Motor said on Sunday it would sell China-developed electric vehicles (EVs) globally as it struck a... Published 17 Dec, 2023 11:11am
Opinion Serious efforts at last! As winter sets in and major cities in the country are engulfed with fog and smog with related diseases figures sky... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Technology EV charging stations incurring ‘high cost’, insiders say High cost of electricity is a major reason that investors are still reluctant to set up charging infrastructure for... Published 07 Dec, 2023 08:59pm
Markets Toyota plans to expand battery EV line-up in Europe to 6 models by 2026 TOKYO: Toyota Motor said on Monday it would increase its line-up of battery electric vehicles in Europe to six... Published 04 Dec, 2023 09:45am
World French foreign minister visits China to soothe ties after EV probe BEIJING/PARIS: French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna is set to meet the Chinese leadership in Beijing on Friday... Published 24 Nov, 2023 10:08am
Technology EVs’ manufacturing licenses: two, three wheelers take front seat in Pakistan A four-wheel EV manufacturer yet to approach govt for license under EV policy Updated 17 Nov, 2023 10:11pm
Pakistan EV giant BYD considering investment in Pakistan, says Dr Ejaz BYD, a Chinese auto conglomerate and the world’s largest electric vehicles (EVs) manufacturer, is considering... Updated 19 Oct, 2023 04:05pm
Business & Finance FCCI, R&D dept discuss importance of renewable energy, electric vehicles FAISALABAD: A meeting of the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) Standing Committee on CPEC and... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Print Value of Rs5m or more: 3pc advance tax to be collected on registration of EVs ISLAMABAD: The advance tax at the rate of 3 percent would be collected at the time of registration of electric... Updated 04 Jul, 2023 09:11am
Opinion Managing energy imports to save forex reserves Pakistan relies on imports for 49 percent of its primary energy supplies, which strains its already limited foreign... Updated 22 Jun, 2023 06:12am
Technology China unveils $72bn tax break for green cars to spur demand BEIJING/SHANGHAI: China unveiled on Wednesday a 520 billion yuan ($72.3 billion) package to boost sales of electric... Published 21 Jun, 2023 10:10am
Business & Finance Belarus wants to bring in technology to assemble tractors, electric vehicles ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Belarus on Tuesday agreed to enhance cooperation by building a comprehensive and... Published 31 May, 2023 03:56am
Technology Tesla raises prices for all vehicles except Model 3 in US Tesla Inc raised the US prices for its Model S, X, and Y electric vehicles on Thursday, according to its website,... Published 12 May, 2023 10:03am
Technology Tesla Models S, X unavailable in some Asia-Pacific countries, website shows Tesla’s Model S and Model X were not available for order in some Asia-Pacific countries, including Australia,... Published 30 Apr, 2023 12:18pm
Print Federal govt’s scheme: Only 15,000 applicants can get e-bikes/rickshaws ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government’s E-Bikes/ Rickshaws Scheme will be for up to 15,000 applicants and in case... Updated 27 Apr, 2023 09:14am
Technology Musk says Tesla will put sales growth ahead of profit Tesla Inc boss Elon Musk on Wednesday doubled down on the price war he started at the end of last year, saying the... Published 20 Apr, 2023 10:08am
Business & Finance Volkswagen says it will invest 1 billion euro in China EV centre SHANGHAI: German carmaker Volkswagen said Tuesday it would invest one billion euros ($1.1 billion) in a new... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:04pm
Print Move to incentivise e-bikes: ECC set to consider three options today ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet, which is scheduled to meet on Thursday (Apr 13), is... Updated 13 Apr, 2023 08:44am
