If we look at the statistics, in the Year 2016, more than 0.23M vehicles were sold in Pakistan. The numbers continue to rise each year and a positive trend of 10 to 15 percent annual growth is clearly visible. More than 0.15M cars and jeeps have been sold in Pakistan since mid-2016. If you account for buses, trucks and tractors in the equation, the number crosses 0.2M.
There are currently 3 auto giants Toyota, Suzuki and Honda providing vehicles for thriving Pakistani market.
Toyota Corolla was launched in Japan circa 1967 and in 1993 Toyota Indus Motors launched Corolla for Pakistani Consumers.
Till now, it's the most popular sedan of all time. 21,518 units were sold during the past 5 months (July 2017 - November 2017)
The current Corolla is available in several variants like Xli, GLi, Altis and Altis Grande.
In 1984, Suzuki Japan introduced second generation Alto (Mehran). Pak Suzuki Mehran is based on a three-decade old design and still comes with nearly the same look and features as the original one, which was introduced in 1989.
18,829 units were sold during the past 5 months (July 2017 - November 2017)
Currently, Mehran is available in two variants VX and VXR.
The Suzuki Wagon R is a kei car produced by the Japanese manufacturer Suzuki since 1993. Pak-Suzuki launched the new Wagon R in 2014. It comes in three variants VX, VXR and VXL.
11,383 units were sold during the past 5 months (July 2017 - November 2017)
The first Honda Civic was introduced in Japan circa 1972, In Pakistan, Civic was introduced in 1994 by Honda Atlas Cars, The tenth-generation of Honda Civic is considered as the most highly featured in it's league.
There are currently two variants 1.8 and 1.5 Turbo-Charged of Honda Civic available in Pakistan.
10774 units were sold during the past 6 months (April 2017 - September 2017)
Honda city was launched in Japan circa 1981, Honda Atlas Pakistan launched this car in 2000 for Pakistani market. Honda City is currently available in 3 variants 1.3, 1.5 and Aspire 1.5.
8634 units were sold during the past 6 months (April 2017 - September 2017)
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KARACHI - Following are the foreign currency exchange rates for US Dollar, Saudi Riyal, UK Pound Sterling, U.A.E. Dirham, European Euro, and other foreign currencies in Pakistan open market on May 30, 2023 (Tuesday).
Source: Forex Association of Pakistan. (last update 09:00 AM)
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
US Dollar | USD | 312.9 | 316.15 |
Euro | EUR | .331 | 334.1 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 381 | 384 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 84.6 | 85.5 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 82.8 | 83.6 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 201 | 203 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 760.26 | 768.26 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 225.5 | 227.5 |
China Yuan | CNY | 40.47 | 40.87 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 41.17 | 41.57 |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 36.49 | 36.84 |
Indian Rupee | INR | 3.46 | 3.57 |
Japanese Yen | JPY | 2.25 | 2.3 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 929.34 | 938.24 |
Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 62.42 | 63.02 |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 172.94 | 174.94 |
Norwegians Krone | NOK | 26.14 | 26.44 |
Omani Riyal | OMR | 744.58 | 752.57 |
Qatari Riyal | QAR | 78.53 | 79.23 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 215 | 217 |
Swedish Korona | SEK | 26.73 | 27.03 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 315.41 | 317.91 |
Thai Bhat | THB | 8.28 | 8.43 |
KARACHI - The price of a single tola of 24-karat gold in Pakistan is Rs 232,700 on Tuesday.The price of 10 grams of 24k gold was recorded at Rs199,510.
Likewise, 10 grams of 22k gold were being traded for Rs163,624 while a single tola of 22-karat gold was being sold at Rs 190,880.
Note: The gold rate in Pakistan is fluctuating according to the international market so the price is never been fixed. The below rates are provided by local gold markets and Sarafa Markets of different cities.
City | Gold | Silver |
Lahore | PKR 232,700 | PKR 2,500 |
Karachi | PKR 232,700 | PKR 2,500 |
Islamabad | PKR 232,700 | PKR 2,500 |
Peshawar | PKR 232,700 | PKR 2,500 |
Quetta | PKR 232,700 | PKR 2,500 |
Sialkot | PKR 232,700 | PKR 2,500 |
Attock | PKR 232,700 | PKR 2,500 |
Gujranwala | PKR 232,700 | PKR 2,500 |
Jehlum | PKR 232,700 | PKR 2,500 |
Multan | PKR 232,700 | PKR 2,500 |
Bahawalpur | PKR 232,700 | PKR 2,500 |
Gujrat | PKR 232,700 | PKR 2,500 |
Nawabshah | PKR 232,700 | PKR 2,500 |
Chakwal | PKR 232,700 | PKR 2,500 |
Hyderabad | PKR 232,700 | PKR 2,500 |
Nowshehra | PKR 232,700 | PKR 2,500 |
Sargodha | PKR 232,700 | PKR 2,500 |
Faisalabad | PKR 232,700 | PKR 2,500 |
Mirpur | PKR 232,700 | PKR 2,500 |
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