KARACHI: Pakistan’s electric vehicle (EV) industry is gaining traction under the Automotive Industry Development and Export Policy 2021-2026, with 57 manufacturers now licensed to produce electric two- and three-wheelers. Backed by fiscal incentives, tax exemptions, and lower charging tariffs, the sector aligns with the government’s ‘Clean Green Pakistan’ and ‘Make in Pakistan’ visions. According to the Economic Survey FY2025, 13 new manufacturing certificates were issued this year alone, with EV production hitting 32,923 units — bringing total output since FY2022 to 76,979 units. While the broader auto industry posted healthy…
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Glass Half-Full or Half-Empty? A Mixed Verdict on Pakistan’s Economic Outlook
The Economic Survey for FY2025 reflects a tale of two economies — one signaling cautious optimism and the other clouded by persistent structural weaknesses. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb’s upbeat tone during his recent press conference highlighted gains such as declining headline inflation, a projected current account surplus, a reduced fiscal deficit (from 7.13% to 5.5% of GDP), a lower debt-to-GDP ratio (down to 65%), a stable rupee, rising reserves, and increased remittances — all drawing praise from international lenders, including the IMF. Yet, the undercurrents of economic fragility remain. Growth…
Read MoreSolis Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Groundbreaking Launches at SNEC 2025
Shanghai, China – June 2025 – Solis, a global leader in PV inverter technology and energy storage solutions, will mark its 20th anniversary with a major showcase at SNEC 2025 (June 11-13), introducing industry-leading innovations – the 125kW Wall-Mounted Hybrid Inverter. Two Decades of Innovation, A Future of Growth Established in 2005 in Ningbo, China, Solis has grown from a pioneering startup to one of the world’s most trusted inverter brands, with over 100GW of products shipped to more than 100 countries and regions. Under the continued leadership of founder…
Read MoreK-Electric CEO Acknowledges High Electricity Rates, Blames Federal Tariff Policy
KARACHI: K-Electric CEO Moonis Alvi has admitted that electricity rates in Karachi are among the highest in the country, even as residents endure up to 12 hours of load shedding daily in the sweltering summer heat. Speaking on ARY News’ program Off the Record, Alvi acknowledged the burden on consumers but clarified that electricity prices are set by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), not K-Electric. “We submit our tariff proposals, but the final decision rests with NEPRA,” he said. “We bill consumers as per the government’s directives.” Alvi…
Read MorePakistan Becomes Top Destination for Chinese Solar Panels, Outpacing Many G20 Nations: Report
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has imported more solar panels from China in the past five years than many G20 countries, with over 16 gigawatts (GW) shipped in 2024 alone, according to a new report by think tank Renewables First. Titled “Leader of One or Leader of None – China’s Choice for Clean over Coal in Pakistan”, the report reveals that more than 39GW of solar panels—almost entirely from China—have entered Pakistan since 2019. That volume surpasses three-quarters of Pakistan’s current installed generation capacity, signifying a dramatic shift in the country’s energy landscape.…
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