Stories by Mubarak Zeb Khan

Mubarak Zeb Khan is a senior staff correspondent for Dawn, bringing over two decades of experience to his coverage of political economy, trade, taxation, and public finance. He is a former Innovation Journalism fellow at Stanford University and a Chevening Scholar. He tweets @mubarakzebdawn.

Stakeholders want tax returns date extended

5.18m returns filed by Sept 29, up 45.8pc from tax year 2025.

Updated 30 Sep, 2026 07:58am

No tax on factory to warehouse movements

Inter-premises movement of goods would not require the issuance of a digital invoice either.

Published 29 Sep, 2026 06:57am

Trade gap with Gulf widens

Export proceeds posted moderate growth, driven by gains in Jordan (34.7pc), the UAE (13.6pc), and Oman (5.9pc).

Published 27 Sep, 2026 07:59am

FBR sets up ‘faceless’ tax centre for audits

New system established in Islamabad to focus initially on air travel, luxury vehicles and lavish houses

Published 26 Sep, 2026 04:59am

FBR sets up faceless tax audit, assessment centre in Islamabad

Under the new system, cases will be selected by a computerised, risk-based system rather than an officer.

Published 25 Sep, 2026 07:12pm

FBR notifies new tax rules for non-resident influencers

Regulations will target individuals who generate income through social media user interactions in Pakistan.

Published 24 Sep, 2026 07:04am

Exports rebound as imports slow

Rice exports drive 24.68pc growth in July-August; rise in food imports driven mainly by higher purchases of powdered milk, tea.

Published 23 Sep, 2026 07:29am

Govt finalises sweeping civil service reforms

BS-20, above posts may be opened to officials, academics, private-sector professionals.

Published 20 Sep, 2026 04:50am

Short-term inflation surges past 10pc

Price pressure mounts on costly petrol and diesel.

Updated 19 Sep, 2026 07:40am

Large-scale industry rebounds 3.03pc in July

Large-scale manufacturing growth remains uneven despite recovery.

Published 17 Sep, 2026 07:04am

PM orders early execution of export promotion roadmap

• Seeks new markets, greater diversification of export sectors • Export industries told to improve quality, value addition,

Published 16 Sep, 2026 06:51am

Economic Coordination Committee allows 0.2m tonnes of sugar export

Approves Rs3bn grant to purchase 15 bulletproof sedans for deployment during the upcoming SCO Summit.

Published 15 Sep, 2026 07:32am

Trade deficit narrows with Gulf states

Imports plunge 44.3pc, exports rise 5.6pc in July.

Published 06 Sep, 2026 04:08am

Inflation rebounds to 11pc in August

Food and fuel costs put pressure on household budgets.

Updated 02 Sep, 2026 07:35am

Govt told to renegotiate IMF terms

Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue stresses the need to safeguard Pakistan’s industrial and investment interests.

Updated 02 Sep, 2026 07:27am

FBR misses August target by Rs29bn

Issues Rs155bn in refunds and rebates to taxpayers during July-August FY27.

Updated 01 Sep, 2026 07:52am

Third-party FBR audit ordered

PM Shehbaz underscores the need for transparency, effectiveness and sustainability in the reform process.

Published 29 Aug, 2026 04:54am

Exports to 5 Central Asian states fall 4.1pc in FY26

Kazakhstan remains Pakistan’s largest trading partner among the five Central Asian Republics, with bilateral trade of $104.313m.

Updated 28 Aug, 2026 08:17am

SBP mulls ending Rs10 note on rising costs

A new design for the Rs5,000 note is also being prepared to curb counterfeiting.

Updated 27 Aug, 2026 07:31am

FBR eases sales tax registration for businesses

Directs all field formations not to demand additional documents unless they are legally required or flagged by the risk-based system.

Published 25 Aug, 2026 07:11am