Aamir Shafaat Khan

Driving blind on auto industry taxation

Current reduced sales tax rate to continue to apply to HEVs mentioned in Schedule 8 and Serial No 73. Updated 16 Jun, 2025 10:54am

Business leaders slam Centre, Sindh for ignoring Karachi

For third year, no new mega project announced for the country’s economic hub. Updated 15 Jun, 2025 09:58am

Automobile sales flourish in May

Easing inflation and low interest rate to improve consumer sentiment. Updated 13 Jun, 2025 09:57am

Importers hastily raise prices of solar power systems

Surge in equipment costs shocks buyers. Updated 12 Jun, 2025 08:54am

Budget lacks steps to cure economic ills, complain industry leaders

Say no concrete plan to broaden tax base, boost exports and spur industrialisation. Updated 11 Jun, 2025 09:27am

Petrolheads in for a price shock

Auto industry experts label increasing sales tax on under 850cc vehicles "misguided" and "counterproductive". Updated 11 Jun, 2025 09:22am

Auto sector raises red flags over tariff reforms, used car imports

Local carmakers say IMF-backed policy risks flooding market with cheaper used vehicles. Updated 07 Jun, 2025 08:20am

BUDGET 2025-26: Govt asked to avoid surprises in budget

Leaders demand tax relief for salaried class and industries. Updated 31 May, 2025 11:30am

A bumpy import road ahead

IMF’s tariff cuts, followed by an increase in the age limit of used cars to five years, may slow down sales of locally made vehicles. Published 26 May, 2025 06:05am

Auto financing rises

Amid falling lending costs, auto financing has increased by 2 per cent month-on-month. Updated 21 May, 2025 10:36am

CORPORATE WINDOW: Two-wheelers’ rising popularity

When is comes to transportation, consumers prefer bikes over outdated and decades-old public transport options amid rising Updated 16 Jun, 2025 07:35pm

Fertiliser makers upset at tax hike proposal

Fertilisers are currently subjected to 5pc federal excise duty, but no GST is levied. Updated 15 May, 2025 12:51pm

Auto sales fall 5pc in April

Decline is mainly due to last month's highway closure in Sindh. Updated 14 May, 2025 11:20am

Commercial imports of used vehicles sought

Step to eliminate outflow of foreign exchange through the kerb market, promote documented economy. Published 13 May, 2025 06:33am

IMF wants cut in auto tariffs

Assemblers fear collapse of industry if used cars’ commercial import allowed. Updated 11 May, 2025 01:39pm

Shipping lines start imposing surcharges on Pakistan’s cargo

Ships loaded with Indian goods allowed to dock at Pakistani ports. Published 09 May, 2025 06:36am

Significant drop in flour rates brings slight cut in roti prices

Rates of tandoori naans of up to 180 grams reduced by Re1 Published 08 May, 2025 05:06am

Industry insists SBP policy rate cut ‘inadequate’

Business community slams policy as against their demand of bringing it to a single digit. Updated 06 May, 2025 10:21am

Assemblers announce price ‘adjustments’

Suzuki Swift GL MT model to Rs4.416m from Rs4.336m, up by Rs80,000 effective from April 26. Published 01 May, 2025 07:08am

Canal protests continue to hinder movement of goods

Transporters say thousands of trucks are now stranded; cargo being spoilt with each passing day. Updated 28 Apr, 2025 07:57am