Monday, September 21 2026

Auto industry flags flawed fuel-consumption data in climate plan
Automotive industry stakeholders and policy experts have raised concerns over apparent contradictions in official government data, warning that flawed statistics could result in resource misallocation and adversely affect Pakistan’s two-wheeler manufacturing ecosystem. The concerns centre on the recently published Pakistan Climate Prosperity Plan (CPP), a government blueprint aimed at addressing climate vulnerability and mobilising green investment. The plan estimates that Pakistan has 10 million motorcycles on the road, collectively consuming USD 6 billion to USD 8 billion worth of fuel annually.
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Friday, September 18 2026

GHNI FY26 profit jumps 51%
Ghandhara Industries Limited (PSX: GHNI) reported a 51% surge in its net profit for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026, reaching Rs6.93bn compared to Rs4.58bn in the preceding year. Alongside the financial results, the board recommended a final cash dividend of Rs12 per share. Reflecting this robust bottom-line expansion, basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the year expanded to Rs162.57, up from Rs107.58 in FY25. The primary catalyst behind the performance was strong top-line revenue growth combined with a 54% expansion in gross margins.
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Nishat Group’s NexGen Auto launches iCAUR in Pakistan with the V27 REEV priced at PKR 12,499,000
Nishat Group’s automotive venture, NexGen Auto, has officially revealed the prices of the iCAUR V27 and iCAUR V23, marking a major step forward in the introduction of the iCAUR brand to Pakistan. The collaboration was announced in April 2026, at a landmark ceremony held in Beijing, between Nishat Group and Chery International (the parent company of iCAUR). Built around the philosophy “Born to Play,” iCAUR brings together distinctive SUV design, intelligent technology and new-energy mobility. The brand enters Pakistan with two models designed for different lifestyles: the adventurous and commanding V27 REEV, and the distinctive, retro style V23EV.
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Thursday, September 17 2026

MTL profit jumps 28% to Rs8bn, declares Rs11 final dividend
Millat Tractors Limited (PSX: MTL) recorded a 28% increase in its consolidated net profit for the year ended June 30, 2026, with profit after tax for the year climbing to Rs8.07bn from Rs6.32bn in the corresponding period last year. Showing this healthy bottom-line growth, the company's basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) expanded to Rs20.23 from Rs15.85 (restated) in FY25. The Board of Directors has announced a final cash dividend of Rs11.00 per share (220%) for the year ended June 30, 2026. This is in addition to interim dividend(s) already paid at Rs10.00 per share (200%).
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Wednesday, September 09 2026

Letter sent to PM: PAMA seeks urgent announcement of new auto policy
The Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA), in a letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, urged the government to announce the new auto policy at the earliest, warning that the delay threatens the survival of Pakistan’s automotive industry. The PAMA, while expressing serious concerns regarding the future and sustainable growth of Pakistan’s automotive industry, has requested that the new Auto Policy be announced at the earliest, with measures that support the long-term interests of the automotive sector and promote industrialization in Pakistan.
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