Hub Power Company says its BYD vehicle assembly plant is targeted to become operational by the end of 2026, with an analyst expecting it to start operations in four to five weeks. According to a report by Arif Habib Limited, HUBCO aims for an initial sales run rate of 1,000 to 1,500 vehicles a month as production ramps up. The company plans to introduce more BYD models in phases and has a long-term goal of localizing up to 80 per cent of vehicles. The facility is designed to produce 25,000 units annually, with capacity scalable to 50,000. It is expected to create more than 1,100 jobs and help avoid an estimated 165,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions by 2034.

Pakistan and the United States have made substantial progress on several provisions of a proposed reciprocal trade agreement, Commerce Secretary Jawad Paul said. The negotiations were discussed during a meeting between Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker. Their talks focused on strengthening bilateral economic relations, accelerating negotiations, expanding market access and exploring cooperation in agriculture, minerals, technology and investment. Kamal said a few technical issues still need to be discussed with the Office of the US Trade Representative.

A Sindh business delegation secured 14 cooperation agreements with Indonesian partners, carrying a combined projected value of USD 9.4 million. The agreements were among the key outcomes of the delegation’s participation in Trade Expo Indonesia 2026 and related business engagements. Facilitated by the Consulate General of Indonesia in Karachi, the trade mission supported around 22 companies from Sindh and enabled more than 200 scheduled meetings with Indonesian companies, exporters and business institutions. The Consulate also organised the Indonesia–Pakistan Business Matching and Partnership Forum at the Pranaya Boutique to strengthen commercial ties and explore new opportunities.