Thousands of workers sent home amid plummeting sales, claim auto vendors
"I see more joblessness in case the sales slowdown continues in the next two to three months," says Paapam chairman.
Aamir Shafaat Khan
Flour becomes more expensive
Biscuits, juices and packaged milk are also set to become more expensive.
Tomato, onion prices go beyond common man’s reach
Traders say capsicum and green chilli are in short supply in Superhighway vegetable market.
Auto sector sees bleak October
Car prices are out of many people's reach due to frequent hikes by assemblers on falling rupee against the dollar.
Auto sector chokes as sales plunge
Car sales plunge by 39.4 per cent to 31,107 units compared to 51,221 units in the same period last year.
Imports fail to bring down onion prices
Retailers had already increased prices to Rs80 per kg ahead of Ashura (Sept 10) from Rs60 per kg.
Nissan revisits investment project
KARACHI: The Ghandhara Nissan Ltd (GNL) is reviewing its plans to assemble Datsun vehicles in the country as the...
Suzuki raises Alto, bike prices
Two-time price increase in Alto suggests Pak Suzuki is now fully cashing in on its burgeoning demand.
Honda shutdowns rise, Suzuki output stable
Honda Atlas Cars Ltd has reduced working days to 11 in September due to rising unsold stocks and depressed demand.
Poultry prices hit all-time high
Retailers attribute rising prices to dwindling supplies from farms against soaring demand due to marriage season.
Auto vendors fear for the future
Daily wage workers and helpers are being fired from the vending industry owing to falling sales: ex-Paapam chairman.
Bike sales skid as economic slowdown bites
Total bike production fell by 13 per cent to 2.459 million units in FY19 from 2.825mn units in FY18, shows PBS data.
SEZ enterprises seek an end to ‘backdoor’ taxes, equal treatment with Chinese investors
Claim govt is breaking its promise on tax exemption under SEZ law.
Retail prices of vegetables go up ahead of Ashura
One kilogram of onion is available at Rs80 compared to Rs60 a few days ago
In a slowing economy, appliance sales paint mixed picture
Demand for air conditioners did not show any steep jump despite hot weather from April to August.
As farmer incomes dwindle, tractor sales sink
Fiat sold 1,122 units in July versus 814 units in July 2018, in 2018-19 sales plunged by 35 per cent to 17,993 units.
Truck sales sputter as boom years end
Truck sales are often considered a barometer of economic activity.
Flour prices see third hike in two weeks
This is the third consecutive price shock since August 15.
Steel sales rolling to a halt
“Market situation is uncertain after Budget 2019-20 especially after CNIC condition."
Ghee, cooking oil makers feel heat of collapsing demand
Shopkeepers, especially non-filers, are also not interested in piling up stocks in bulk quantities.