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.
Assemblers eye expansion as shortages trigger premiums.
Published 10 May, 2026 07:42am
Rates jacked up amid rise in wheat prices; tandoor operators say they can’t shoulder high prices of flour, milk, ghee.
Updated 04 May, 2026 08:42am
Rs100bn weekly activity lost; limited energy savings because restaurants, entertainment areas and malls remain active.
Updated 29 Apr, 2026 08:43am
OICCI backs move, cites sustainability over manufacturing strain.
Updated 28 Apr, 2026 08:35am
CKD imports surge to $1.47bn in 9MFY26.
Updated 26 Apr, 2026 08:19am
Tiggo 7 undercuts Jaecoo J7 sharply.
Published 26 Apr, 2026 05:02am
Hormuz reopening seen easing supply chains.
Published 18 Apr, 2026 06:04am
Some auto analysts predict positive momentum in auto sales during 2026, supported by lower interest rates.
Updated 17 Apr, 2026 08:22am
Initially these vehicles will be priced at less than one million rupees, says EDB CEO.
Published 14 Apr, 2026 06:33am
Beef and mutton rates rise by Rs100-300 per kg;Slaughtering of calves, dairy animals blamed for animal "shortage."
Updated 13 Apr, 2026 08:50am
Soaring LPG, transportation cost blamed for the increase
Published 10 Apr, 2026 06:12am
Attribute hike to higher sea freight, logistics and fuel costs.
Published 05 Apr, 2026 05:51am
Say stocks of essential items sufficient for three to four months
Published 01 Apr, 2026 07:06am
Atlas Honda Ltd says Rs5.3 billion investment will enhance capacity, automation and productivity.
Published 31 Mar, 2026 07:10am
The rising import of CKD/SKD kits, thanks to past auto policy frameworks, is concerning, given Pakistan’s limited foreign exchange reserves and narrow export base.
Updated 30 Mar, 2026 08:58am
Three vessels carrying approximately 20,000 imported LPG have arrived in Pakistan this month, M. Ali Haider says.
Published 28 Mar, 2026 05:00am
Higher fuel, freight and parts costs drive increases.
Published 27 Mar, 2026 07:40am
KARACHI: Petroleum dealers have postponed their planned strike scheduled for Thursday (today) in view of the fragile...
Published 26 Mar, 2026 07:13am
War-driven costs push up wholesale prices, with retail impact looming; energy shock threatens inflation spike.
Updated 26 Mar, 2026 08:12am
"We have postponed the strike, keeping in view the hardships consumers will face if the war escalates and leads to a supply chain crisis of petroleum products,” PPDA chairman says.
Updated 26 Mar, 2026 12:54am
