Ahmad Fraz Khan is a Lahore-based reporter for Dawn with four decades of experience in the field. His reporting portfolio includes coverage of agriculture, the energy sector, and religio-political parties. He can be found on X at @AFKhan.
‘The budget is notably silent on fundamental issues such as marketing, fertiliser prices, energy costs and water management’
Published22 Jun, 202607:03am
Proposes increase in Abiana, token tax, agri income tax, abolition of cotton fee; various fine amounts, service charges hiked, electronic payment of property tax made mandatory.
Updated17 Jun, 202609:14am
JI chief Hafiz Naeemur says reductions in electricity and gas tariffs could significantly stimulate economic activity within a year.
Updated16 Jun, 202608:12am
Demos held across Peshawar, Lahore; Islamabad protest held despite Section 144; Karachi show remains lacklustre as Red Zone sealed.
Published23 May, 202606:07am
PTI calls for a "mass revolution"to oust a govt it says stole election; JI announces nationwide agitation, threatens strikes, sit-ins.
Updated04 Apr, 202608:10am
• Defence minister says military rulers stayed longer in power due to introduction of local bodies • Notes resistance to...
Published25 Jan, 202607:33am
Recent deluges have disproportionately devastated small livestock owners and agricultural contractors, pushing many to the brink.
Updated28 Sep, 202509:33am
