Stories by Mubarak Zeb Khan

Paltry growth in exports to EU

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s exports to European countries experienced a modest year-on-year growth of 1.32 per cent in... Published 10 Mar, 2026 07:01am

External sector faces instability amid Middle East crisis

Planning Commission report warns of surge in inflation, import costs, exchange rate pressures. Updated 08 Mar, 2026 08:35am

Short-term inflation hits households hard

Petroleum, food drive price hike for 31st week. Published 07 Mar, 2026 05:12am

Pakistan moves to digital cargo tracking

System to be implemented in 1.5 years; e-Bilty mechanism to curb smuggling, boost revenues. Updated 06 Mar, 2026 07:53am

Services exports rise on back of IT boom

Rise by 18.78 per cent in the first seven months of 2025-26, mainly driven by higher earnings from information technology. Updated 05 Mar, 2026 08:56am

Exports contract 8.76pc in February

Trade gap widens by one-fourth to $25.04bn in 8MFY26. Published 04 Mar, 2026 07:34am

Inflation hits 18-month peak at 7pc in February

ISLAMABAD: Cons­umer inflation accelerated to seven per cent in February from 5.8pc in January, largely driven by... Published 03 Mar, 2026 07:06am

FBR misses collection target by Rs429bn in eight months

Records 11pc YoY rise to Rs8.121tr; income, sales tax collection falls. Updated 01 Mar, 2026 09:57am

FBR forms committee to address taxpayers’ concerns

FBR remains fully committed to facilitating taxpayers and addressing all genuine concerns on a priority basis, says chairman Langrial. Updated 28 Feb, 2026 07:51am

Food, energy prices push SPI up 4.23pc

The prolonged upward trend has been largely driven by sharp increases in the prices of vegetables and other perishable items. Updated 28 Feb, 2026 09:29am

Export challenges mount for textiles

High costs, energy tariffs choke growth. Published 28 Feb, 2026 06:42am

Exports to US rise 3.47pc

Textile and clothing drive growth in North American trade. Updated 26 Feb, 2026 08:04am

NA panel seeks answers over delay in work on Quetta Expo Centre

The committee members stresses the need for clear outcomes, financial commitment, and inter-ministerial coordination to ensure effective implementation. Updated 25 Feb, 2026 08:44am

Trade gap widens 42pc with nine countries to $9bn

The widening gap reflects a fall in Pakistan’s exports to regional markets, driven largely by reduced shipments to China, followed by Afghanistan and Bangladesh. Updated 24 Feb, 2026 07:31am

Non-textile exports dip 17pc in July-January

Proceeds slump to $7.3bn on poor agriculture sector performance. Updated 22 Feb, 2026 10:18am

Ramazan inflation hits household budgets

SPI rises 5.19pc year-on-year, driven by higher food and energy prices. Published 21 Feb, 2026 06:02am

Food exports hit steep decline as imports surge

Steepest decline recorded in rice exports, including both basmati and non-basmati varieties. Updated 20 Feb, 2026 07:37am

Rice export rebate scheme revised

Govt removes $1,275 per tonne price cap, allocates Rs15bn subsidy to boost competitiveness. Updated 19 Feb, 2026 08:17am

Textile exports show slight revival in January

The export proceeds from the sector recorded a negative growth since October. Updated 18 Feb, 2026 07:32am

Large industry output rises 4.8pc in July-December

The food group posted a 0.58pc increase in July-December FY26 on a YoY basis. Published 18 Feb, 2026 06:19am