Articles by Mubarak Zeb Khan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s exports to five Central Asian Countries (CACs) fell year on year by 8.62 per cent in the first 10 months of 2025-26.
Exports to the region have turned negative following the ...
• Those earning between Rs230,000-Rs341,000 per month likely to get some relief; maximum tax rate expected to be lowered from 35pc to 30pc• Rs660bn to Rs700bn in fresh tax measures planned, includ...
ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary committee has expressed concern about a decline in mango production, alongside the growing use of artificial sweeteners in beverages, which has adversely affected demand for...
• Field officers to lose powers to issue notices, conduct audits• Reforms aim to curb collusion, harassment• Phased rollout planned from October
ISLAMABAD: The government has approved in princip...
• 1pc advance tax removal may bring a meagre Rs100bn relief• Textile sector pushes for broader reforms, refunds, and lower energy costs• 68pc tax burden eroding competitiveness; industry demands...
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s gross domestic product (GDP) and per capita income increased in dollar terms at a modest pace, indicating a recovery in the country’s overall output compared to the previous ...
ISLAMABAD: In a departure from established practice, the government has initiated a review of export promotion schemes and incentive options for the upcoming budget, holding a special meeting at the E...
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved a Centralised Litigation Management System (CLMS) and an overhaul of the tax machinery’s legal system nationwide to expedite the disposal of gen...
• CPI rises nearly 11pc year-on-year in April• Transport costs, perishable food prices jump by over 15pc
ISLAMABAD: Consumer inflation returned to double digits for the first time in 21 months, wi...
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Tuesday the government had no plans to seek more bilateral financing from friendly countries and that Pakistan’s external position had stabilis...
