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Auto sales increase 15% YoY in August amid mixed segment performance

Auto sales in Pakistan increased 15% year-on-year (YoY) in August 2024, as the total number of units sold in the...

Published 10 Sep, 2024 10:53pm

Automobile

Car sales down 36% MoM in July over budgetary measures

Car sales in Pakistan saw a significant month-on-month (MoM) drop in July 2024, plummeting by 36% to 8,589 units,...

Updated 12 Aug, 2024 11:06pm

Automobile

BMW takes on Volkswagens in a race for next-level EV batteries

Most EVs in the market use lithium-ion batteries which have a liquid electrolyte between the anode and cathode.
Solid-state batteries would swap the liquid for a solid, improving performance and safety.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 02:21pm

Automobile

Audi unveils brand new luxury sedan A6 E-Tron

Audi stole the show with the announcement of the concept car for the A6 E-Tron at the Auto Shanghai 2021.
Media reports suggest that the production-ready version of the A6 E-Tron will be launched by the end of 2022.

Published 20 Apr, 2021 05:07pm

Automobile

Maserati introduces its Levante Hybrid

Levante Hybrid is Maserati's first SUV car. It comes with a four-wheel drive, new grille, and boomerang rear lights.
It has an Alfa Romeo sourced 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine combined with a 48V mild-hybrid system for 330bhp and 332lb-ft of torque.

Updated 20 Apr, 2021 02:24pm

Automobile

Another Changan SUV spotted in Pakistan

The Oushan X7 is a 5-seater midsize crossover that made its debut in China in 2019.
The new SUV rivals MG-HS and Hyundai Tucson.

Published 16 Apr, 2021 04:34pm

Automobile

Best SUV in Pakistan? A comparison of Toyota Corolla Cross with Hyundai Tucson AWD

Both SUVs offer similar features but have a huge price difference.
The Corolla Cross Premium is Rs.2.8 million more expensive.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 06:07pm

Automobile

Is Changan bringing the UNI-T SUV to Pakistan?

The first one is the new compact crossover UNI-T SUV, the other is F70 pickup truck.
The UNI-T SUV made its global debut in March 2020.

Published 14 Apr, 2021 02:56pm

Automobile

IMC announces Toyota Hilux Revo's launch

The launch is expected in June this year.
Pre-bookings for the vehicle have already started.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 02:32pm

Automobile

The New Yamaha YBR 125 Will ‘Surprise’ You

Yamaha has added an innovative aerodynamic sticker in its new model.

Published 12 Apr, 2021 05:17pm

Automobile

Which Toyota Corolla Cross to buy - a variant comparison guide of all three

The Toyota Corolla Cross comes with three variants, Premium, Smart, and Low (Base).
The Premium version costs Rs.83,99,000, while the Smart version costs Rs.81,99,000.

Published 12 Apr, 2021 04:41pm

Automobile

Honda recalls 761,000 vehicles worldwide to replace fuel pumps

The recall includes 628,000 U.S. vehicles and covers various 2018-2020 model year Acura and Honda vehicles.
- The recall covers some Accord, Civic, CR-V, Fit, Pilot, Ridgeline, MDX, RDX and TLX vehicles.

Published 31 Mar, 2021 05:11pm

Automobile

Kia unveils its highly anticipated ‘EV6’

It uses two motors to produce a combined 430kW, or roughly 576 horsepower, and can go from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour (62 mph) in just 3.5 seconds.
- The EV6 can put out up to 3.6kW of power — enough to power a 55-inch TV and an air conditioner for more than 24 hours, Kia says.

Published 30 Mar, 2021 04:44pm

Automobile

Honda yet again increases bike prices in Pakistan

After the hike, Honda’s top-of-the-chain CB150F will cost for Rs252,900.
The country’s top selling motorcycle Honda CD70 also saw its price move up by Rs1,000. It will now be selling for Rs82,900. The company jacked up CD70 Dream price by Rs1,000 and it can now be bought for Rs88,900.

Updated 29 Mar, 2021 06:19pm

Automobile

Proton SAGA releasing in Pakistan next month

The car is likely to be launched in five variants. However, the company only sells four variants internationally – Standard MT, Standard AT, Premium AT and Limited Edition R3MT.
The sedan would have a 1299cc engine, which the company has downsized from the original size, especially for the Pakistani market.

Updated 29 Mar, 2021 03:31pm

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World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 31	278.75
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 31	278.55
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 31	157.31
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 31	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 31	1.25
Euro to USD / Dec 31	1.04

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Dec 31	5,881.63
India Sensex / Dec 31	78,139.01
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 31	39,894.54
Nasdaq / Dec 31	19,310.79
Hang Seng / Dec 31	20,059.95
FTSE 100 / Dec 31	8,173.02
Dow Jones / Dec 31	42,544.22
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 31	19,909.14

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 30	241,430.80
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 31	71.76
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 31	17,800
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 31	2,638.20
Cotton US¢/pound / Dec 31	68.40
Petrol/Litre / Jan 2	252.66

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
First Prudential Mod. / Jan 1 First Prudential Modaraba(PMI)	3.90 ▲ 1.00 (34.48%)
Escorts Bank / Jan 1 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	6.05 ▲ 1.00 (19.80%)
Ittefaq Iron Ind / Jan 1 Ittefaq Iron Industries Limited(ITTEFAQ)	8.47 ▲ 1.00 (13.39%)
Equity Modaraba / Jan 1 First Equity Modaraba(FEM)	3.53 ▲ 0.33 (10.31%)
Pak Stock Exchange / Jan 1 Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited(PSX)	30.53 ▲ 2.78 (10.02%)
Ali Asghar / Jan 1 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	72 ▲ 6.55 (10.01%)
Big Bird Foods / Jan 1 Big Bird Foods Limited(BBFL)	62.70 ▲ 5.70 (10.00%)
Crescent Steel / Jan 1 Crescent Steel & Allied Products Limited(CSAP)	115.51 ▲ 10.50 (10.00%)
Hallmark Co. / Jan 1 Hallmark Company Limited(HCL)	1,006.17 ▲ 91.47 (10.00%)

Stock	Price
Dadex Eternit / Jan 1 Dadex Eternit Limited(DADX)	63.47 ▼ -7.05 (-10.00%)
Frontier Ceram / Jan 1 Frontier Ceramics Limited(FRCL)	38.62 ▼ -4.29 (-10.00%)
Khairpur Sug. / Jan 1 Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited(KPUS)	183.43 ▼ -20.38 (-10.00%)
Shahmurad Sugar / Jan 1 Shahmurad Sugar Mills Limited(SHSML)	383.24 ▼ -42.58 (-10.00%)
Universal Ins. / Jan 1 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	10.76 ▼ -1.19 (-9.96%)
Fateh Sports / Jan 1 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	78.55 ▼ -8.67 (-9.94%)
East West Ins. / Jan 1 East West Insurance Company Limited(EWIC)	51.60 ▼ -5.69 (-9.93%)
Nimir Resins / Jan 1 Nimir Resins Limited(NRSL)	27.80 ▼ -2.99 (-9.71%)
Al-Khair Gadoon / Jan 1 Al-Khair Gadoon Limited(AKGL)	38 ▼ -3.45 (-8.32%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Jan 1 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	213,352,120 ▼ -0.21
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Jan 1 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	66,219,268 ▼ -0.14
WorldCall Telecom / Jan 1 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	65,770,728 ▼ -0.01
B.O.Punjab / Jan 1 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	63,821,141 ▲ 0.17
Pak Int.Bulk / Jan 1 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	62,440,252 ▼ -0.12
Fauji Foods Ltd / Jan 1 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	55,744,730 ▲ 0.27
Pak Refinery / Jan 1 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	50,109,115 ▼ -1.47
K-Electric Ltd. / Jan 1 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	44,203,440 ▼ -0.05
Telecard Limited / Jan 1 Telecard Limited(TELE)	34,631,623 ▲ 0.06

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