Stories by Aamir Shafaat Khan

Aamir Shafaat Khan is a Karachi-based reporter for Dawn with over 25 years of experience. He covers trade and industry, with a particular focus on market surveys, food inflation, commodity prices, the automobile sector and broader industrial issues.

Aamir Shafaat Khan
CORPORATE WINDOW: No relief measures expected

CORPORATE WINDOW: No relief measures expected

Prospects for strong industrial growth remain constrained under the current IMF programme, as fiscal consolidation and revenue generation continue to be key priorities. Published 08 Jun, 2026 07:15am
Stability in the auto sector

Stability in the auto sector

"Pakistan still has the lowest financing limit and time period in all of Asia, keeping in view the market size and foreign exchange availability," CEO of Indus Motor Company says. Updated 25 May, 2026 08:26am
Early closures hit retail sales hard

Early closures hit retail sales hard

Rs100bn weekly activity lost; limited energy savings because restaurants, entertainment areas and malls remain active. Updated 29 Apr, 2026 08:43am
Auto financing rises to Rs345bn

Auto financing rises to Rs345bn

Some auto analysts predict positive momentum in auto sales during 2026, supported by lower interest rates. Updated 17 Apr, 2026 08:22am