More Features, Less Price: Why Pakistani Buyers Are Turning to Chinese Cars

Islamabad— In a small but bustling showroom in Islamabad, Mohammad Zeb Mushtaq gestures toward a gleaming Changan Alsvin sedan. As Sales Manager at Changan Islamabad for the past four years, he’s witnessed firsthand the evolution of Pakistani consumers’ attitudes toward Chinese automobiles. “If you compare Toyota or Honda, the difference between our full option sedan […]

Govt Approves Major Import Tax Cuts to Boost Competitiveness, Raise Export Potential

The government has decided to implement a sweeping reduction in import taxes worth Rs120 billion in the upcoming federal budget, as part of a broader plan to open Pakistan’s economy to foreign competition and stimulate export-led growth. The plan, endorsed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, aims to gradually overhaul the country’s import tariff regime over […]

PM Calls for Sustainable Agro-Industry Policy to Boost Forestry, Combat Climate Change

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed relevant authorities to formulate a sustainable, long-term policy for agro-industrial development aimed at promoting agriculture and forestry while addressing the challenges posed by climate change. Chairing a high-level meeting on agricultural sector reforms, the prime minister emphasized the need for a coordinated strategy developed in consultation with provinces and […]