Solar Pakistan 2026 has opened at Karachi Expo Centre, calling for wider adoption of alternative energy to lower costs and strengthen Pakistan’s energy security. The three-day exhibition runs until October 11 and features more than 350 companies from 15 countries, presenting solar technologies, energy storage solutions and smart grid systems. The event highlights opportunities to expand solar power for households, agriculture and industry.

1LINK expects transaction volumes across its payment rails to exceed 12 billion in 2026, with total throughput approaching Rs90 trillion. The projection covers financial and non-financial transactions, value-added services and fraud risk management services. In 2025, 1LINK processed over 10 billion transactions worth Rs75.4 trillion, recording nearly 20% growth in volume and 19.3% growth in value. According to the company, its payment transaction throughput is on track to reach approximately 75% of Pakistan’s GDP, highlighting its role in the country’s digital payments ecosystem.

Pakistan’s outstanding auto loans increased for the 21st consecutive month, reaching Rs393.3 billion in August from Rs386.3 billion in July, according to State Bank of Pakistan data. Meanwhile, sales of cars, light commercial vehicles, pick-ups and vans fell 21% month-on-month to 15,558 units. However, August sales remained 11% higher year-on-year. Cumulative vehicle sales during the first two months of FY27 reached 35,376 units, representing a 41% annual increase.