Stories by Mubarak Zeb Khan
Project to create 2,000 jobs, strengthen energy security.
Updated 11 Jun, 2026 07:38am
Exports fall 9pc and imports plunge 88pc due to Afghan route closure.
Published 11 Jun, 2026 07:07am
Those earning between Rs230,000-Rs341,000 per month likely to get some relief; maximum tax rate expected to be lowered from 35pc to 30pc.
Published 11 Jun, 2026 07:06am
Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority rule changes cut natural pulp use.
Published 10 Jun, 2026 06:37am
Internet connections jump to 5.1 million.
Updated 07 Jun, 2026 09:25am
Party think tank seeks Rs1.2m exemption threshold for salaried individuals.
Updated 06 Jun, 2026 07:10am
Field officers to lose powers to issue notices, conduct audits; reforms aim to curb collusion, harassment.
Updated 05 Jun, 2026 10:16am
Trade deficit widens 17.48pc to $34.76bn.
Updated 04 Jun, 2026 07:47am
The continued increase in monthly inflation has pushed it beyond the government’s earlier projection.
Published 02 Jun, 2026 08:24am
Govt plans slashing additional customs duty on 3,149 tariff lines and capping customs duty at 20pc in budget FY27.
Updated 31 May, 2026 09:34am
Generates Rs967bn amid economic slowdown and Eid holidays.
Updated 31 May, 2026 09:40am
1pc advance tax removal may bring a meagre Rs100bn relief; textile sector pushes for broader reforms, refunds, and lower energy costs.
Updated 30 May, 2026 07:42am
FPCCI projects Rs19.6tr revenue for FY27, cuts subsidies and pushes privatisation to fix fiscal imbalances.
Published 26 May, 2026 07:03am
Western and Northern shipments fell in 10MFY26, with an uptick in Southern and Eastern.
Published 24 May, 2026 06:55am
Notable increase recorded in the prices of onions, tomatoes, potatoes, mutton, beef and powdered milk.
Published 23 May, 2026 06:07am
Trade imbalance with nine regional countries reaches $12.72bn during the first 10 months of FY26.
Updated 22 May, 2026 08:03am
Higher purchases of sugar and edible oil drive imports to $7.85bn in the first 10 months of 2025-26.
Published 21 May, 2026 07:31am
Oil import bill surges 68pc in April
Published 20 May, 2026 07:02am
Pakistan’s imports from the Middle East saw a negative growth of 3pc to $13.898bn in 10MFY26 from $14.370bn a year ago.
Published 19 May, 2026 07:09am
Exports show paltry growth to $4.921bn in 9MFY26.
Published 17 May, 2026 08:01am
