Haris Zamir

Haris Zamir

Business Editor

Experience of almost 33 years where started the journey of financial journalism from Business Recorder in 1992. From 2006 onwards attached with Television Media worked at Sun Tv, Dawn Tv, Geo Tv and Dunya Tv. During the period also worked as a stringer for Bloomberg for seven years and Dow Jones for five years. Also wrote articles for several highly acclaimed periodicals like the Newsline, Pakistan Gulf Economist and Money Matters (The News publications)

Fields of Expertise

Business

Education

Karachi University

Past Organizations

Sun TV, Dawn News, Geo News, and Dunya News.

Pakistan granted PKR 2.43T in tax exemptions in FY24, equal to 2.3% of GDP
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Pakistan granted PKR 2.43T in tax exemptions in FY24, equal to 2.3% of GDP

FBR report shows reliefs down sharply from last year but still 26% of total tax revenue

Outlook for Pakistan stock market remains positive
Markets

Outlook for Pakistan stock market remains positive

Flood-driven reconstruction demand fuels cement stocks; analysts see upside toward 156,000-160,000 points despite growth concerns

What are CDMs and why does SBP want banks to deploy them?
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What are CDMs and why does SBP want banks to deploy them?

By 2028, at least 25% of each bank’s branch network must be equipped with CDMs, according to a circular issued by the State Bank of Pakistan

Central banks extend gold-buying streak despite high prices, slower pace
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Central banks extend gold-buying streak despite high prices, slower pace

Emerging markets drive demand amid de-dollarization, geopolitical risks

Pakistan’s mobile phone production surges 123% in July on low base effect
Business

Pakistan’s mobile phone production surges 123% in July on low base effect

Data shows 95% of demand met through domestic production from Jan to July

Cotton arrivals up 9% in Pakistan despite floods, outlook remains bleak
Business

Cotton arrivals up 9% in Pakistan despite floods, outlook remains bleak

Gains in Punjab and Sindh may be short-lived as crop losses threaten textile exports and food security