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BYD Pakistan Plant to Start Operations by Mid-December

BYD’s vehicle manufacturing plant in Pakistan is expected to begin operations by mid-December 2026, with management targeting initial sales of 1,000 to

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The October 20 report said the plant would initially depend entirely on imported raw materials and components.

However, the company plans to increase local sourcing gradually, with a long-term target of obtaining up to 80% of production inputs locally to improve cost competitiveness and reduce reliance on imports.

Chinese automobile brands have grown to capture roughly 20% (about a fifth) of the passenger car market in Pakistan. [1]

Market Share & Growth Highlights

• Overall Share: Chinese-backed and Chinese-origin brands have surged from a small novelty to roughly 20% of the passenger vehicle market. [1]
• Key Brands in Pakistan:
  • Master Changan Motors Limited (MCML): Stands as the top-selling Chinese automaker in Pakistan, having crossed 50,000 locally produced units with popular models like the Changan Alsvin, Oshan X7, Karvaan, and Deepal EVs.
  • Sazgar / Haval & Tank: The Haval H6 crossover and Tank brand have climbed rapidly, regularly ranking among the best-selling SUV and overall light-vehicle choices (with Haval H6 and Tank holding significant segment shares and pushing into top monthly sales slots).
  • New Entrants & EVs: Brands like BYD, MG, Chery, and upcoming players like XPENG are expanding the electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid landscape in Pakistan. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
• Legacy Brand Shift: While Japanese giants like Suzuki, Toyota, and Honda still hold the majority combined volume, legacy dominance is declining—Suzuki's market share dropped to around 32% year-to-date in 2026 as competition from Chinese crossovers and budget alternatives intensifies. [1, 2]

 

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Pakistan Rice Exports to China: New Growth Opportunity - The Daily CPEC

Pakistan’s Rice Exports to China Could Open a Bigger Door for Agricultural Growth Pakistan rice exports to China have expanded sharply in 2026, creating an opportunity to strengthen agricultural trade and deepen economic cooperation under CPEC 2.0. According to the Associated Press of Pakistan...

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Pakistan Rice Exports to China: A Growing Market​

The increase represents more than a rise in shipment volumes. It points to an opportunity for Pakistan to diversify its agricultural export destinations, attract investment in food processing and build stronger commercial relationships with Chinese importers. APP’s reporting on Chinese customs data shows that demand has extended across several rice categories, including milled long-grain rice and broken rice. Guangdong was the leading destination for Pakistani rice during January–July 2026, importing products worth $41.64 million. Beijing and Jiangxi were also significant markets.

 

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Chinese IPPs Demand Rs. 498 Billion in Unpaid Dues

Chinese power projects established under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) are awaiting Rs. 498 billion in outstanding payments from the Central

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Power companies have repeatedly written to CPPA-G seeking payment of their overdue receivables, with the issue reaching the Prime Minister’s Office on several occasions, the sources said.

The latest request for government intervention came from Port Qasim Electric Power Company (PQEPC), whose Chief Executive Officer Wang Dongfeng wrote to the ministers for finance, planning, and energy, seeking assistance in recovering the company’s outstanding payments.

 

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Pakistan’s GDP grows 3.65% in FY2026, economy size reaches $450bn: NAC

Growth lower than 3.70% estimated in previous meeting

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Size of economy

According to NAC, based on the latest figures of the national accounts aggregates for FY2026, the overall size of the economy stands at Rs126.4 trillion, i.e., $450.4 billion, as compared to Rs114.9 trillion, i.e., $408.7 billion in the previous year.

Further, per capita income in PKR for FY2026 is 531,897/- i.e., $1896/, the NAC data showed.

Unregulated economy is estimated to be 30% of the regulated economy. $ 150 billion. This sector doesn't pay any taxes

 

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Pakistan Rice Exports to China: New Growth Opportunity - The Daily CPEC

Pakistan’s Rice Exports to China Could Open a Bigger Door for Agricultural Growth Pakistan rice exports to China have expanded sharply in 2026, creating an opportunity to strengthen agricultural trade and deepen economic cooperation under CPEC 2.0. According to the Associated Press of Pakistan...

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Pakistan Rice Exports to China: A Growing Market​

The increase represents more than a rise in shipment volumes. It points to an opportunity for Pakistan to diversify its agricultural export destinations, attract investment in food processing and build stronger commercial relationships with Chinese importers. APP’s reporting on Chinese customs data shows that demand has extended across several rice categories, including milled long-grain rice and broken rice. Guangdong was the leading destination for Pakistani rice during January–July 2026, importing products worth $41.64 million. Beijing and Jiangxi were also significant markets.

Agriculture: The growing threat of double-rice cropping

Confused govt policies and quick bucks are pushing farmers for two rice crops a year.

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