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.
Industry leaders warn higher logistics costs threaten future imports and exports.
Updated 15 Mar, 2026 08:23am
Currently, the dealers’ margin comes to around Rs8.64 per litre on diesel and petrol.
Updated 14 Mar, 2026 08:38am
Auto sector expert says parts manufacturers struggling with increased costs, price adjustments needed across the board.
Published 11 Mar, 2026 07:07am
Leaders say affordable financing is critical for industrial survival.
Updated 10 Mar, 2026 07:56am
As fuel costs rise, market personnel believe two-wheeler demand will remain strong as the only form of affordable transport.
Updated 09 Mar, 2026 08:50am
Stakeholders say available capacity, facilities should be actively marketed to international shipping lines.
Updated 09 Mar, 2026 08:31am
Experts suggest govt set up reinsurance firm to support essential maritime trade and energy shipments.
Published 08 Mar, 2026 07:10am
Urea plant shuts due to RLNG supply suspension; Indus Motor Company anticipates disruptions and delays in imported parts.
Updated 05 Mar, 2026 08:48am
Pakistan’s trade likely to face delays, higher freight and insurance costs.
Updated 03 Mar, 2026 07:39am
Companies remain cautiously optimistic for 2026, focusing on brand investment, operational efficiency.
Updated 01 Mar, 2026 10:06am
Seek review of HS code for range-extended electric vehicles.
Published 26 Feb, 2026 07:15am
Fruits, vegetables and meat are being sold at prices set by vendors at their own whims; officials auction items confiscated from vendors as a penalty.
Updated 24 Feb, 2026 08:33am
Auto financing has been struggling to beat the peak of Rs368bn recorded in June 2022.
Updated 18 Feb, 2026 07:36am
The majority of retailers, especially fruit vendors, always ignore the official price list, terming it “unrealistic”.
Updated 17 Feb, 2026 08:47am
DHA, Clifton residential plots up 25-50pc; commercial plots surge 25-75pc; industrial investment in Karachi remains weak.
Updated 15 Feb, 2026 10:25am
Vegetable, fruit and flour prices rise ahead of holy month.
Published 08 Feb, 2026 08:17am
Silver also extends losses as prices fall to Rs9,006 per tola.
Updated 01 Feb, 2026 09:35am
OICCI urges FBR to allow time, adjust super tax demands against refunds.
Updated 31 Jan, 2026 08:56am
Traders fear Pakistan could lose its "competitive edge" if govt doesn’t take urgent measures.
Updated 30 Jan, 2026 07:33am
Leaders criticise central bank for ignoring calls for a single-digit rate to revive economy.
Updated 27 Jan, 2026 07:28am
