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.
Senior banker says limited private sector lending options may persist; federal govt borrowing from banks rises to Rs5.9tr in FY26; private sector receives around Rs1.4tr.
Updated01 Aug, 202607:25am
Exporters express dismay over the policy; former president of KCCI says there should be "gradual depreciation of currency to make Pakistani goods competitive".
Updated30 Jul, 202607:31am
The banks come out with huge liquidity, over Rs2tr, to invest in government papers, the easiest way to earn risk-free profits.
Published23 Jul, 202606:59am
Bahrain withdraws $30m from bonds in first 10 days of FY27; SBP says no forex inflow during first 10 days of current fiscal year.
Updated17 Jul, 202607:34am
Says the developments presented significant challenges but also created new opportunities for innovation and growth in the financial sector.
Updated09 Jul, 202607:58am
Says Parliament has introduced a new tax administration operating model and approved a new structure in which notices will be issued through AI-led systems.
Published08 Jul, 202607:08am
