KARACHI: Passenger car sales in Pakistan rose by 28% in August 2024, reaching 12,274 units compared to the previous month, driven by economic recovery, the introduction of new variants, and a lower base effect, according to data from the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA). The increase in sales marks a significant recovery in the auto … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Car sales in Pakistan saw a notable increase in August 2024, with a total of 8,699 units sold, representing a 15% year-on-year (YoY) and 1% month-on-month (MoM) rise, according to the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA). This growth brings the total sales for the first two months of the fiscal year 2025 (2MFY25) to … Read more
A speeding car overturned near the town of Muslim Bagh in Balochistan province, killing a father and his daughter and injuring six women, according to authorities. The victims, all from the same family, were traveling from Quetta to Zhob when the accident occurred. The deceased have been identified as Juma Khan, a minerals inspector, and his … Read more
View of the site after traffic accident due to overspeeding on Karsaz road in Karachi on August 19, 2024. —PPI “Final opinion to be made after consultation with medical officials”. Police chief says medical experts to be taken on board in probe. Two people were killed in accident that becomes high-profile case. KARACHI: Karachi Additional … Read more
KARACHI: Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD on Saturday announced plans to open a car production plant in Pakistan, where it will also start selling three models through a partnership with Mega Motors. BYD is the first major new electric vehicle (NEV) entrant in the Pakistani market, where there is a lack of charging infrastructure. “Our … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia plans to launch a cable car system by 2025 to enhance access to the Cave of Hira, a historic and religious site located on Mecca’s Jabal Al Noor, the government announced. The initiative, aimed at improving the pilgrimage experience, will connect visitors to the cave situated approximately 634 meters above sea level, … Read more
Lamine Yamal’s father, Mounir Nasraoui, was reportedly stabbed multiple times in a car park near Barcelona on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred in the town of Mataro, north of Barcelona, and left Nasraoui, 36, in serious condition, requiring immediate medical attention. He was quickly transported to Can Ruti hospital, located between Barcelona and Mataro, where … Read more
Former cricketer and television personality Freddie Flintoff has opened up about the life-altering injuries he suffered in a near-fatal crash while filming Top Gear. In a revealing BBC documentary aired on Tuesday, Flintoff shared the profound physical and emotional impact the accident has had on his life. The program, titled Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams … Read more
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz with Olympian Arshad Nadeem in Mian Channu on August 13, 2024. —X/@pmln_org CM also gives cheque of Rs5m to Arshad Nadeem’s coach. Maryam meets athlete’s mother and talks to her at length. Nadeem also collects Rs0.5m from Maulana Tariq Jameel. MIAN CHANNU: In appreciation for the national hero, Punjab Chief Minister … Read more
Listen to article Car sales in Pakistan saw a significant increase of 58.21% in July 2024 compared to the same month last year, according to data released by the Pakistan Automobile Manufacturing Association (PAMA). A total of 5,857 cars were sold in July, up from 3,702 units in the same period in 2023. The data reveals notable … Read more