Omar Faruq

For those who thought that petrol prices in Pakistan, from now, would remain stable for months, there is another update mirroring a new crude shock. The incumbent government is anticipated to increase prices of…

Months back, we informed you that the Punjab government has launched a e-bike program for students across the province. Among the others, this program aimed at empowering youth, promoting sustainability, and…

Earlier this June, we informed you that the world’s top New Energy Vehicle (NEV) manufacturer, BYD, has officially joined the league of players all set to produce EVs in Pakistan. And weeks later, we have…

It’s been months since car sales (MoM) in Pakistan started performing well. Prices are high but seem stable. Overall, the market seems to be on the path to recovery, as evidenced by encouraging sales trends.…

Changan Pakistan has been generating a lot of buzz in the market these days. And interestingly, the reason is complex. Tighten your seat belt and hold on tight! Well, a day back, the company launched a black…

For the last few years, buying a brand-new premium motorcycle like the Suzuki GR 150 or Yamaha's YBR has been a challenge for a middle-class man. The reason behind the 'whammy' is the steep rise in their…

It's been about six months since the new politico-economic intelligentsia has picked up the baton, and the local car makers believe that it will take long to bail the country out of the economic mess it is in.…

The recent fiscal budget 2024-25 has not only inflicted additional taxes and duties on vehicles but has also irked the local makers. The reason behind this episode is not new – same old concerns regarding tax…

Remember how we mentioned Sindh was having its first-ever auction for special car plates? Well, here's another update on getting car number plates in the province. The government has decided to stop people…

Soaring bike prices have made buying a brand-new two-wheeler a challenge, especially for middle class men. To make the process easy, the bike makers have started to announce alluring offers. The Honda CD 70,…

In the recent fiscal budget 2024-25, the incumbent government made several amendments to tax charts, which in turn is now affecting the already vulnerable auto industry of Pakistan. Since the Finance Bill…

After the recent petrol price hike, here comes another distressing update: There might be a fuel shortage in the country this Friday, July 5th, 2024. According to media reports, the Pakistan Petroleum Dealers…

Two weeks back, when the federal government proposed the new withholding tax in fiscal budget 2024-25, we informed you in our blog that car prices would be increased soon after the budget was approved. And…

The Islamabad-Lahore Motorway (M2), Pakistan's first motorway, is a crucial link for transportation. However, the Salt Range section has become a notorious bottleneck. This 10-kilometer road stretch with a…

A couple of days back, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, in his budget speech, proposed (now passed) a substantial surge of Rs. 20 per liter in petroleum levy inflicted on petrol and diesel, and it was…