Stories by Shahid Iqbal
Shahid Iqbal is a reporter for Dawn based in Karachi with 38 years of experience covering politics and economics. His career includes seven years with the Japanese newspaper Asahi Shimbun, as well as roles at United Press International (UPI) and AFP.
Experts say T-bill returns may rise in the coming months as the conflict pushes inflation higher.
Updated 14 Mar, 2026 08:18am
State Bank has allowed import of crude oil, which means it will provide dollars and affect reserves.
Updated 13 Mar, 2026 08:29am
July-February inflows rise 10.5pc to $26.5bn.
Updated 11 Mar, 2026 08:00am
• Central bank says economic outlook uncertain due to Middle East war • GDP growth expected to remain up to 4.75pc, inflation...
Published 10 Mar, 2026 07:01am
Financial sector experts fear high inflation could escalate government spending, requiring more money and seriously distorting fiscal gap targets for FY26.
Updated 08 Mar, 2026 07:37am
Foreign exchange reserves of SBP rise by $87m to $16.300bn during week ending Feb 27.
Updated 06 Mar, 2026 08:10am
Returns rise to 11pc — 50bps more than SBP policy rate.
Updated 05 Mar, 2026 08:52am
Remittances likely to decline during Ramazan.
Updated 01 Mar, 2026 10:14am
Investors fear US-Iran conflict may trigger sharp correction in emirate’s property prices.
Updated 27 Feb, 2026 07:54am
Traders fear frequent changes in tariffs could hurt exports to US, the largest destination for goods from Pakistan
Published 25 Feb, 2026 07:38am
Raises Rs1.9tr from banks in 7MFY26, leaves little room for private sector.
Updated 22 Feb, 2026 10:17am
Foreign investors repatriate $1.68bn during July-January.
Updated 21 Feb, 2026 09:56am
Inflows through Roshan Digital Account surpass $12bn, SBP says.
Updated 20 Feb, 2026 07:42am
Govt borrows Rs677bn; return on 12-month paper exceeds policy rate.
Updated 19 Feb, 2026 08:05am
Seven-month balance remains in red as deficit tops $1bn.
Updated 18 Feb, 2026 07:18am
Outlines key priorities to counter growing threats by 2030.
Updated 17 Feb, 2026 07:24am
Strict regulations, crypto investments blamed for decline.
Published 15 Feb, 2026 07:05am
No new investment by Feb 6; $22.5m net outflow recorded.
Published 14 Feb, 2026 06:55am
SBP chief urges banks to fully utilise initiatives for small farmers.
Updated 13 Feb, 2026 07:58am
Inflows jump 15.4pc in January, second-highest this fiscal year
Published 11 Feb, 2026 07:53am
