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Latest News: Rs 1.7 Billion Vehicle Testing Institute Planned Pakistan is planning a major step to make vehicles on its roads safer. Under the draft Autos and Auto Parts Manufacturing Policy 2026–31, the government wants to set up a dedicated Pakistan Automotive Testing Institute (PATI) with a proposed budget of Rs. 1.7 billion. The new…

Today News: Karachi to Get New Electric and Double-Decker Buses Daily commuters in Pakistan’s biggest city have some good news. A fresh fleet of Karachi electric buses and new double-decker buses will arrive next month, officials told a high-level meeting chaired by Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon. The minister has told the transport department…

Breaking News: New Sales Tax Rates for EVs and Hybrids The government’s draft Auto Policy 2026–31 has revealed a new sales tax plan for cars, and it brings mixed news for electric and hybrid buyers. The good part: the EV sales tax in Pakistan for fully electric cars stays at just 1%. The surprise: range-extended…

Breaking News: McDonald’s to Add EV Charging at Restaurants Electric vehicle owners in Pakistan may soon be able to charge their cars while they eat. McDonald’s Pakistan has signed a cooperation agreement with Chinese charging company StarCharge to explore McDonald’s EV charging points at suitable restaurants across the country. The deal was formalised in Islamabad…

Latest News: Nora EV Official Prices Finally Revealed Good news for families who want to leave petrol behind. Nora EV has finally shared its official ex-factory price list, and the full Nora EV price in Pakistan now starts at about Rs. 1.9 million and goes up to about Rs. 2.9 million. The new rates apply…

Today News: Petrol Goes Up Again, Here Is How E-Bike Riders Save Just one day after a small relief, fuel has become costlier again. Under the latest OGRA update, the petrol price in Pakistan went up by Rs. 0.88 to Rs. 382.02 per litre. Diesel also rose by Rs. 0.53 to Rs. 389.80 per litre….

Latest News: Islamabad Changes Two Feeder Bus Routes Daily commuters in the federal capital need to check their travel plans. The Capital Mass Transit Wing (CMTW) has changed two Islamabad feeder bus routes, and the new plan has been in force since October 20, 2026. One route has been shut down completely, while another now…

Latest News: New Car Levy Spares Bikes, Scooters and Rickshaws The government is planning a brand-new tax on cars, and many people are asking one simple question: will it hit motorcycles and electric scooters too? The short answer is no. Under the draft auto policy, two-wheelers and three-wheelers are exempt from the new charge. The…

Breaking News: Govt Says No to 18% IMF Tax on Electric Vehicles There is good news for anyone saving up for an electric car, scooter or bike. The federal government has rejected an IMF proposal to put an 18 percent sales tax on electric vehicles. Instead, the new Auto Policy 2026-31 is moving in the…