Stories by Mubarak Zeb Khan

Aurangzeb calls for cyber resilience drive

Urges coordinated action across financial sector. Updated 03 May, 2026 08:27am

Inflation hits double digits for first time in 21 months

CPI rises nearly 11pc year-on-year in April; the increase in prices was largely driven by a steep rise in transport costs. Updated 02 May, 2026 08:19am

FBR misses July-April target by Rs684bn

Shortfall widens amid Middle East disruptions. Published 01 May, 2026 07:03am

Pakistan opens land route to Kyrgyzstan

Border stations with Afghanistan have been shut for all categories of trade, including transit to Central Asian markets. Published 30 Apr, 2026 07:00am

European Investment Bank commits €160m to rebuild Sindh

Funds reconstruction of flood-hit 2.1m homes, 300m litres daily water for Karachi. Updated 30 Apr, 2026 08:30am

FBR digital gaps hurt taxpayers, says PTBA

Demands legal alignment, 72-hour complaint fixes. Updated 29 Apr, 2026 07:55am

Govt rules out bilateral loans after ‘Saudi support’

Aurangzeb says Pakistan to shift towards commercial borrowing Published 29 Apr, 2026 07:08am

Finance minister says no plans of seeking more bilateral financing after recent inflows from Saudi Arabia

Aurangzeb notes "significant improvement" in economic growth, says the country is "consolidating gains in terms of macroeconomic indicators". Updated 28 Apr, 2026 09:44pm

Export of donkey meat, hides to China allowed

Weekly monitoring data reflects that, after a temporary uptick, the pace of increase in prices of essential items has slowed. Published 28 Apr, 2026 06:54am

Exports to major European markets slow down despite GSP+ status

Post negative growth to region in first nine months of FY26 amid ME conflict Published 27 Apr, 2026 05:21am

Pakistani exports to major European markets slow down amid ME conflict despite GSP+ status

Exports record negative growth in first nine months of FY26 compared to FY25, raising concerns over weakening demand for Pakistani goods. Published 26 Apr, 2026 04:15pm

Short-term inflation surges by 14 per cent

Energy prices drive 37th straight weekly rise. Published 25 Apr, 2026 05:06am

Price monitoring committee claims transport fares remain unchanged

NPMC meeting did not provide a breakdown of transport fares. Published 24 Apr, 2026 01:36pm

iPhones, Androids set to get costlier after new valuation

FBR increases customs values for 62 older, used handset models Published 24 Apr, 2026 05:03am

Customs increases import valuation for 62 old and used mobile phone models

The new valuation will apply to imports of old and used mobile phones in commercial quantities without packing or accessories. Published 23 Apr, 2026 06:29pm

FBR revises property valuation in six cities

Exercise aims to bring notified values closer to prevailing market rates. Published 23 Apr, 2026 07:58am

Trade with Middle East hit by tensions

Imports plunge 18pc, uptick in exports in March. Updated 22 Apr, 2026 08:14am

Food import bill jumps to $7.09bn

Sugar, edible oil drive surge. Published 19 Apr, 2026 07:13am

Fuel, food drive weekly inflation to 12.16pc

The inflation outlook will now hinge on the outcome of the expected deal between the United States and Iran in the coming week. Published 18 Apr, 2026 06:04am

Big industry grows 5.89pc in 8MFY26

Month-on-month output shrinks 8.97pc in February. Published 17 Apr, 2026 05:54am