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
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
FBR proposes voluntary tax regime for small traders

FBR proposes voluntary tax regime for small traders

Individual retailers with an annual turnover of up to Rs200 million will have the option of paying income tax equal to one per cent of their gross turnover instead of filing returns. Published 15 Jul, 2026 07:28am