Stories by Aamir Shafaat Khan

Govt vows equal standards for imported, local cars

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar promises all vehicles will meet strict safety, quality regulations. Updated 05 Dec, 2025 07:26am

Afghan border closure chokes crucial exports

Cement, pharma, fruit exporters count losses amid prolonged deadlock. Updated 30 Nov, 2025 07:20am

Iron, steel scrap imports hit record in October

Demand for steel bars increasing due to improvement in construction activity. Updated 27 Nov, 2025 08:09am

Sugar turns costlier as govt curbs local supplies

Retail prices surge to Rs215 per kg. Updated 25 Nov, 2025 07:37am

Chicken rates fall significantly in Karachi amid border closure with Afghanistan

Consumers in local markets express surprise at decline in rates. Updated 24 Nov, 2025 08:23am

Imports of car assembly kits surge 123pc

Demand rising for local and imported second-hand vehicles. Updated 23 Nov, 2025 07:50am

Trade body seeks government intervention to resume exports to Afghanistan

“Prolonged blockade has triggered significant financial losses for traders, transporters, and others, many of whom are Pakistani nationals," PAJCCI chief says. Published 18 Nov, 2025 12:07am

Auto sales rev up in October

Car, van, pickup and SUV sales surge 32pc year-on-year. Updated 12 Nov, 2025 07:18pm

Auto industry gears up for policy battle

New policy to align with IMF-backed tariff reforms. Updated 09 Nov, 2025 07:37am

Hybrids save $27m in fuel imports

Over 30,000 hybrid vehicles hit the roads in two years. Updated 31 Oct, 2025 08:16am

Onion prices double to Rs220 after tomato crisis

Being sold higher than official retail rate of Rs104 per kg. Updated 30 Oct, 2025 07:35am

Business leaders term SBP move ‘anti-growth’

Warn high borrowing costs cripple industries, stifle economic recovery. Updated 28 Oct, 2025 07:27am

‘Managed’ for now, tomatoes may see red yet again, come spring

Amid limited supplies from Swat and Sindh, rates coming down due to imports from Iran. Updated 27 Oct, 2025 07:48am

Gold continues to fall amid weak demand

Many people still cannot afford gold despite drop, says chairman of jewellery manufacturers association. Updated 23 Oct, 2025 07:34am

Consumers face tomato shock amid govt’s inaction

Pulses stay costly despite global drop; poultry prices fall amid overproduction. Updated 19 Oct, 2025 09:00am

Gold crosses Rs456,000 per tola

Market sources say the silver market faces a supply shortage, with rampant black-market activity. Updated 18 Oct, 2025 07:34am

Auto loans rise for 10th month

Increase attributed to improving purchasing power, new model launches. Updated 17 Oct, 2025 08:04am

Toyota assembler eyes import of used vehicles

Indus Motor Company approaches Engineering Development Board for procedural clarity. Published 09 Oct, 2025 07:59am

Pakistan leads region in used car imports

Neighbours curb influx of old vehicles through age caps and safety checks. Updated 05 Oct, 2025 07:46am

Used vehicles’ import poses long-term risks

Institute of Cost and Management Accountants warns new auto policy boosts consumer choices but strains local industry. Updated 04 Oct, 2025 08:15am