Business

  ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) on Friday imposed a fine of Rs150 million on Mezan Beverages (Pvt) Ltd for copying the packaging and trade dress of PepsiCo’s energy drink “Sting”. According to the Commission, Mezan’s energy drink ‘Storm’ mimicked Sting’s overall design, colour combination, bottle shape, and branding, creating a […]

  ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Pakistan plans a new Mobile & Electronic Device Manufacturing Policy (2026-33) to boost local production, including potentially a 5% import levy to raise $368M for localization, shifting focus from assembly to full manufacturing. The policy is aimed at encouraging global brands, that would also ensure 50% mobile localization by 2033, supported

KARACHI (Kashmir English): Consumers looking to purchase an electric bike have been offered a new incentive, as companies have introduced a limited-time offer allowing customers to buy electric bikes without any markup. The initiative aims to make eco-friendly transportation more accessible to the public. Under the offer, buyers can pay the price for electric bikes

KARACHI (Kashmir English): Honda has announced limited-time introductory prices for the updated range of its popular models in Pakistan. The announcement comes just days after the company opened new bookings, in which new prices for different variants have been set for customers. The initial introductory prices for Honda Civic models are as follows: Rs 8.499

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): A new survey has revealed that most Pakistanis believe 2026 will bring economic prosperity and global peace as compared to their neighbours in India, putting Pakistan among the most optimistic nations worldwide. The ‘End of Year Survey’ by the Gallup International Association found that 53 per cent of Pakistanis see 2026 as

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has announced new LPG prices across the country. According to the details, OGRA has increased the price of LPG by Rs 10.68 per kg. A notification has also been issued in this regard. According to the notification, the new price of LPG has been fixed