Punjab Eyes Green Industrial Growth
Minister highlights deal with Chinese firm to manufacture solar panels Provincial Minister for Industries, Commerce, and Investment Chaudhry Shafay Hussain has said that Punjab’s focus is on alternative energy and industrial growth on Friday. “An agreement with a Chinese group has been finalised
Apple Reports Record Revenue Following iPhone 16 Launch
Apple has released its fiscal fourth-quarter financial results, showing a 6% revenue increase to $94.9 billion, driven primarily by strong iPhone performance. The July-September period demonstrated growth across most product categories, with only the wearables segment experiencing a modest 3% decline. CEO Tim
Internationally Acclaimed Burger Chain is Finally Coming to Pakistan
Middle Eastern burger chain Salt has announced plans to expand into Pakistan with its Wagyu beef burgers, the company revealed in a social media post on Thursday. In a recent Instagram post with the message “Time to pass the salt, Pakistan!” Salt hinted
Pakistan Ends Visa Fee for Sikh Pilgrims From India
In a gesture of hospitality for Sikh pilgrims, Pakistan’s government, under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has announced a waiver on visa fees for Sikh visitors. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi shared this news during a Thursday meeting with a delegation of 44 Sikh pilgrims
30 Bottled Water Brands in Pakistan Declared Unsafe for Drinking
In a recent update, the government has declared 30 bottled water brands unsafe for human consumption due to microbiological and chemical contaminants, as per findings from the Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR). The government mandates quarterly assessments of bottled and
Aramco launches its first fuel station in Pakistan
Unveils facility in Lahore. Saudi oil giant Aramco unveiled its first fuel retail station in Pakistan on Tuesday with the launch in Lahore, following the acquisition of a 40% stake in Gas & Oil Pakistan (GO) earlier this year, a statement said. GO, a diversified
HUBCO plans to install EV charging network across Pakistan
Hub Power Company Limited (HUBCO), Pakistan’s largest Independent Power Producer (IPP), is in the process of establishing a venture namely Hubco Green (Private) Limited, dedicated to developing an Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the country. The IPP shared the development in its
Hyundai is Offering Elantra Hybrid Test Drive in Islamabad
Hyundai Nishat Motors introduced the 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid at the Pakistan Auto Show 2024 last week. This launch marks a milestone as the country’s first locally produced hybrid sedan, part of Hyundai’s CN7 generation of Elantra. Test Drive Opportunity Car enthusiasts can
Toyota and Suzuki Partner to Develop Electric SUV
Toyota has confirmed plans to release an electric vehicle (EV) developed in partnership with Suzuki, marking a significant step in their collaboration. This new electric SUV, set for production in India starting next spring, will be the first Suzuki-designed model offered globally by
UAE Leads Gulf Countries in Creation of New Jobs
The UAE leads the GCC in job opportunities, experiencing an 8% growth in employment in the third quarter, closely followed by Saudi Arabia at 7%, as reported in Cooper Fitch’s latest Gulf employment market study. Recruiters project this hiring trend to continue into