Auto loans rise despite car sales slump

Auto loans rise. File photo
Published October 18, 2026 08:58 PM
(WebDesk) Auto loans in Pakistan increased despite a decline in vehicle sales during September, highlighting contrasting trends in the country’s automotive market.

Auto financing in Pakistan continued to rise despite a slowdown in vehicle sales. According to Dawn’s October 18 report, sales of cars, SUVs, pickups and vans declined by 12 percent year-on-year and 3 percent month-on-month in September. The contrasting figures highlight changing trends in vehicle financing and consumer demand.

Currency / Metal / Petrol Rates
Currency → PKR
Currency Pair Rate (PKR) Change
🇺🇸 US Dollar USD → PKR 277.24 ▲ 0.41
🇪🇺 Euro EUR → PKR 311.54 ▲ 0.46
🇬🇧 British Pound GBP → PKR 368.63 ▼ 0.33
🇸🇦 Saudi Riyal SAR → PKR 73.87 ▲ 0.10
🇦🇪 UAE Dirham AED → PKR 75.49 ▲ 0.11
🇨🇳 Chinese Yuan CNY → PKR 41.43 ▲ 0.06
Current Metals
Metal Unit Price (PKR) Change
Gold 24K Per Tola 431,147 ▲ 2,927
Gold 22K Per Tola 395,218 ▲ 2,683
Gold 21K Per Tola 377,254 ▲ 2,561
Gold 18K Per Tola 323,360 ▲ 2,195
Silver Per Tola 5,933 ▲ 137
Platinum Per oz (USD) 1,622 ▲ 17.3%
Current Petrol
Fuel Type Unit Price (PKR) Change
Petrol Super Per Litre 390.23 —
Diesel HSD Per Litre 266.41 —
High Octane Per Litre 445.00 —
Kerosene Per Litre 330.41 —
LPG Per Kg 279.34 —
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