Stories by Muhammad Omer Hayat

Khawaja Asif, our indefensible defence minister, needs schooling on gender equality

He claims there was no gendered undertone to his attacks on his female colleagues when he called them "characterless" and "filth".

Published 27 Jul, 2023 04:16pm

What’s actually new in this budget?

Govt substantially increases the limit of money that can be remitted from outside Pakistan without any questions asked on the source.

Updated 10 Jun, 2023 08:12am

Politik-tok: The infamous watches of Toshakhana

A look at the watches taken from Toshakhana by politicians associated with the PPP, the PML-N and the PTI since 2008.

Updated 05 Aug, 2023 01:34pm

ANALYSIS: Navigating the economic maelstrom

Lowering taxes may help ease food inflation in the short run, but experts believe that long-overdue structural reforms are nece...

Published 01 Jan, 2023 07:04am

Navigating the economic maelstrom — no respite from old woes in new year

A look back at why 2022 was rough on the economic front and why things may not change in the new year.

Updated 02 Jan, 2023 10:19pm

Central bank reserves drop to $6.7 billion

Country continues struggle to meet financing needs amid delays in IMF's ninth review.

Updated 15 Dec, 2022 11:13pm

Pakistan projected to be among largest economies in the world by 2075: Goldman Sachs

Pakistan could be the sixth largest economy of the world in 2075 — behind China, India, the US, Indonesia and Nigeria.

Updated 07 Dec, 2022 09:31pm

Shares plunge 537 points over uncertainty on IMF review, dwindling forex reserves

Analysts say delay in IMF review is creating panic among investors.

Updated 05 Dec, 2022 04:35pm

SBP expected to keep policy rate unchanged as economic slowdown in the offing

Drop in global oil prices and an improved current account deficit could also shape the central bank's decision to halt rates.

Updated 25 Nov, 2022 07:26pm

Is it possible for Pakistan to shift to an interest-free banking system?

Pakistan needs more research and planning to determine how a shift to an interest-free system would pan out.

Updated 11 Nov, 2022 06:34pm

Elahi suffers shock defeat as Hamza retains Punjab CM position after deputy speaker's contentious ruling

Dost Mazari rules PML-Q votes not to be counted in light of party head Shujaat's letter; PTI to move SC tonight.

Updated 23 Jul, 2022 07:36am

EXPLAINER: How to make sense of budget-related jargon

Having a hard time grasping the terminologies being thrown around? This will help you read and comprehend the annual budget.

Updated 09 Jun, 2023 07:01pm

Survey: Dawn.com readers overwhelmingly pessimistic over state of economy

Results of Dawn.com’s survey of reader sentiment regarding the economy — with some interesting revelations.

Updated 10 Jun, 2022 07:26am

An unending quagmire: The Punjab number game

With ECP de-seating 25 PTI lawmakers, the Punjab CM has lost his majority. Dawn.com looks at the current standing of the house.

Updated 20 May, 2022 07:46pm

After SC opinion on Article 63-A, what's the status of Punjab CM election?

Legal experts believe validity of PML-N's Punjab govt will be challenged by PTI after SC says defecting votes to be disregarded.

Updated 20 May, 2022 04:57pm

Budget 2020-21: Here's what you need to know about customs and indirect taxes

Minimum sales tax for restaurants falls to 0.5pc from 1.5pc, sales tax for retailers with POS systems to slide to 12pc from 14pc.

Updated 17 Mar, 2021 01:06am

Pharmacies in Karachi run out of chloroquine tablets after positive outcome of Covid-19 clinical tests

Sindh health department spokesperson advises against bulk buying, says medicine may have side effects for some patients.

Updated 21 Mar, 2020 12:41pm

‘Trade interests trump human rights’: EU Parliament defers vote on anti-CAA resolution

Several MEPs backtrack from party stance seen in tabled resolution, say India's CAA promoting “positive discrimination”.

Updated 10 Feb, 2022 10:44am

Hindu reporter says he’s being forced to retract allegations of discrimination

Sahib Khan alleges his boss asked him to use separate utensils after colleagues found out he was Hindu.

Updated 01 Jul, 2016 12:57pm

Has Omar Mateen won Trump the US presidency?

History has shown us fear is a huge motivator for American voters.

Updated 17 Jun, 2016 12:19pm