Stories by Mubarak Zeb Khan

Mubarak Zeb Khan is a senior staff correspondent for Dawn, bringing over two decades of experience to his coverage of political economy, trade, taxation, and public finance. He is a former Innovation Journalism fellow at Stanford University and a Chevening Scholar. He tweets @mubarakzebdawn.

Mubarak Zeb Khan
Pakistan, Iran push for FTA

Pakistan, Iran push for FTA

The two countries agree to improve trade facilitation, customs coordination, transport, logistics and border infrastructure to ensure the smooth movement of commercial cargo. Published 06 Aug, 2026 07:27am
Neighbours eye economic partnership

Neighbours eye economic partnership

• Pakistan and Iran resolve to expand trade to $10bn; discuss early signing of free trade agreement • Jam Kamal for removal of Published 05 Aug, 2026 07:22am
Islamabad to host Pakistan-Iran trade meeting today

Islamabad to host Pakistan-Iran trade meeting today

A 22-member high-level Iranian official delegation, along with a 16-member business team led by the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture, will attend the meeting. Published 04 Aug, 2026 07:11am
FBR beats July revenue target by Rs40bn

FBR beats July revenue target by Rs40bn

The first month target was achieved largely because of higher-than-anticipated sales tax collection, federal excise duty and customs. Published 01 Aug, 2026 05:36am
Nationwide iPhone scam probe widens

Nationwide iPhone scam probe widens

Federal Tax Ombudsman says lawful consignee deprived of his duty-paid mobile phone through a coordinated scheme. Published 29 Jul, 2026 07:21am
Non-textile exports fall in FY26

Non-textile exports fall in FY26

They plunge 13.77pc to $12.21bn, down from $14.16bn in the preceding year; shipments of agricultural produce and value-added products have suffered steep declines. Updated 21 Jul, 2026 07:40am