Mechanical Engineering graduate, automotive enthusiast, and CEO with a strong interest in vehicle technology, innovation, and industry trends. Alongside leading the platform, I contribute as a Senior Automotive Editor, focusing on vehicle reviews, comparisons, specifications, market insights, and practical automotive content for everyday buyers.
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OMODA & JAECOO Pakistan will announce the ex-factory price of the locally assembled JAECOO J5 EV on 6 November 2026. Here is what is confirmed so far, from the 58.9 kWh battery to the range figures.
Waqas Afzal5 Min Read
The draft Auto Policy 2026 to 2031 projects about USD 25 billion in savings over five years from local manufacturing and lower fuel imports, and goes to the IMF within days. BYD confirms its Gharo plant will start at 25,000 cars a year.
Waqas Afzal4 Min Read
The Commerce and Industries ministries still disagree on car and parts tariffs, so the ministerial committee on the Auto Policy 2026 to 2031 will ask PM Shehbaz Sharif to decide. Industries wants the Tariff Policy Board to approve interim duties in the meantime.
Waqas Afzal5 Min Read
In a letter dated 23 October, PAAPAM told Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that the draft Auto Policy 2026 to 2031 threatens about 1.5 million jobs and Rs 700 billion of local parts supply, and asked for a meeting before the policy is finalised.
Waqas Afzal3 Min Read
Hubco says BYD's Gharo plant will begin production using only imported parts and components, with a long term aim of 80 percent local content but no deadline. Here is what a kit assembly start means and whether local BYDs will be cheaper.
Waqas Afzal3 Min Read
Nora EV has issued official prices for all six versions of its E30, Neo and Metro electric cars, effective 20 October 2026. Prices run from Rs 1,899,999 to Rs 2,899,999 before GST, with range extender E30s at Rs 150,000 extra.
Waqas Afzal3 Min Read
Pakistan imported 2,407 new and 2,454 used cars in September, about three times August's total. Parts makers say that cost local vendors roughly Rs 7.3 billion in a month. Here is what drove the surge and what it means for buyers.
Waqas Afzal4 Min Read
The final draft Auto Policy 2026 to 2031 requires assemblers to export up to 15 percent of production value. Miss the target and pay 1 to 3 percent of annual production value. Miss it two years in a row and lose the manufacturing certificate.
Waqas Afzal11 Min Read
The Toyota Land Cruiser 300 costs Rs 106,000,000 (Rs 10.6 crore) in Pakistan, the official Toyota Indus ex-factory price including 25% sales tax. It is one ZX-level version; the GR Sport is not sold officially. Why the price rose from a reported Rs 95 million after Budget 2026-27, why old listings differ, full specs, booking rules, Prado LC250 comparison and a draft Auto Policy levy estimate.
Waqas Afzal5 Min Read
The approved draft Auto Policy 2026 to 2031 projects first year prices for popular cars. We put every model in one table, from the Alto at Rs 2.845 million to the Fortuner at Rs 21.7 million, with savings in rupees and the EV rivals that gain the most.
Waqas Afzal5 Min Read
Pakistan's auto parts makers say the draft Auto Policy 2026 to 2031 plan to cut import tariffs to 15 percent would phase out local vendors and later hurt assemblers. Here is what the draft does, what PAAPAM wants and what it means for buyers.
Waqas Afzal6 Min Read
The draft Auto Policy 2026 to 2031 asks the State Bank to raise the car financing limit for EVs and plug in cars from Rs 3 million to Rs 10 million and extend repayment from three to five years. Here is what that could mean for down payments and instalments.
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