Stories by Aamir Shafaat Khan

Aamir Shafaat Khan is a Karachi-based reporter for Dawn with over 25 years of experience. He covers trade and industry, with a particular focus on market surveys, food inflation, commodity prices, the automobile sector and broader industrial issues.

Honda Atlas ends BR-V production

The company has also removed the BR-V from its official website, while all other cars are well displayed.

Updated 30 Sep, 2026 08:08am

Meagre flour price cut brings no relief

Millers slash Rs3 per kg, but retail and roti rates unchanged.

Published 27 Sep, 2026 08:00am

Hybrid vehicle prices slashed

Assemblers pass on general sales tax cut after two-week delay.

Updated 26 Sep, 2026 07:34am

New, used car imports surge 36pc in July-Aug

Imports of new energy vehicles by leading Chinese companies range between 1,500 and 2,000 units per month.

Updated 24 Sep, 2026 07:32am

Wheat imports unlikely to cut prices

Cereal Association of Pakistan seeks private wheat imports to avert shortage, price hike.

Published 20 Sep, 2026 07:26am

Auto loans rise for 21st month

Sales of cars, light commercial vehicles, pick-ups and vans clocked in at 15,558 units in August.

Published 19 Sep, 2026 04:08am

Used car imports fall sharply

Report says the import of used vehicles has plunged to approximately 38,000 units in FY26 from 42,000 units in FY25.

Updated 13 Sep, 2026 10:36am

Bread, buns get costlier

The packet of four burger buns is now sold at Rs140 instead of Rs130; rusks' small and large packet prices have surged to Rs100 and Rs180 from Rs90 and Rs170.

Updated 10 Sep, 2026 07:37am

$150m BYD plant launch in Sindh delayed again

Mega Motor silent on queries regarding reasons for delay; Hubco expanding its EV charging infrastructure.

Updated 06 Sep, 2026 09:50am

Electric vehicle shift lags amid infrastructure gaps

Premier’s 30pc target stalls as oil marketing companies expand outlets without chargers; petrol demand stays robust on two-wheeler boom.

Updated 30 Aug, 2026 09:27am

Hike in flour, onion prices adds to consumers’ woes in Karachi

Flour millers raise prices by up to Rs275 per 50kg bag; naan, sheermal and taftaan rates shoot up by Rs5-10.

Updated 27 Aug, 2026 08:13am

Foreign food giants post strong sales despite war

Shipment delays, freight and fuel costs weigh on sector.

Updated 23 Aug, 2026 09:15am

Overseas vehicle rule faces pushback

Car dealers call for lifting one-year non-transfer clause, citing security and ownership issues

Published 20 Aug, 2026 07:04am

Auto loans swell to Rs386bn

Expert says that rising auto financing signals improving consumer confidence and a gradual recovery in automobile demand.

Updated 19 Aug, 2026 07:38am

Transporters’ issues almost resolved: Sindh CM

Says only a few points remained under discussion; directs transport department to address remaining issues at the earliest.

Updated 14 Aug, 2026 07:40am

Goods, oil transporters strike continues

Next round of talks with govt today; KCCI offers to mediate between both sides.

Updated 11 Aug, 2026 07:43am

Goods, oil transporters’ strike threatens industry, exports

Movement of over 400,000 goods-carrying vehicles suspended.

Updated 09 Aug, 2026 07:26am

Auto sector calls for prime minister’s intervention

Urges the PM to exclude the automotive sector from the proposed tariff reductions under the NTP and introduce a stable, long-term automotive policy framework.

Published 05 Aug, 2026 07:43am

Wheat flour price spiral continues

With wheat and flour prices already at elevated levels, the decision to import one million tonnes is unlikely to provide significant relief.

Updated 02 Aug, 2026 07:41am

Pakistan spends record $3.8bn on palm oil imports

Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association chairman attributes higher palm oil imports to rising demand for ghee and cooking oil.

Published 29 Jul, 2026 07:21am