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Anjum Ibrahim

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PARTLY FACETIOUS: All the King’s men and all the King’s horses are in Dubai

“A see saw comes to mind.” “What as in a playground?” “Yes and you know in a see saw you may be up but...

Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am

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PARTLY FACETIOUS: The guy with the exploding girth…

“I am hearing that Plan A is no longer Plan A.” “Plan A, as in Nawaz Sharif will be the next select…oooops...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 04:57am

Opinion

Pakistani rupee: a wayward currency

Hard currencies like the US dollar, Euro, pound, are independent free floats, and their value contingent on demand...

Published 27 Nov, 2023 06:13am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: The complexity of word ‘charisma’

“I define charisma as magnetism.” “I define it as morally neutral, a charismatic individual may be good or ...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

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PARTLY FACETIOUS: The definition of a democrat varies

“What is the difference between a democrat and an autocrat?” “That’s rather obvious, isn’t it”? ...

Published 24 Nov, 2023 05:29am

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PARTLY FACETIOUS: The two women and their first husbands

“You know I was reminded of Camilla Parker Bowles.” “The woman who would be Queen.” “You have taken a...

Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am

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PARTLY FACETIOUS: The two most powerful warriors are patience and time

The two most powerful warriors are patience and time “The Purging of Khawar Maneka.” “The more usual word used...

Published 22 Nov, 2023 06:14am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: The name ‘Donald’ evokes some memories

“Nawaz Sharif was visited by Ambassador Donald…” “You have to be more specific.” “Sorry?’ “The name...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Opinion

SIFC making waves?

Special Facilitation Investment Committee (SIFC) was established by the Shehbaz Sharif-led government on 17 June...

Updated 20 Nov, 2023 07:08am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: A legitimate question

“Man oh man! Some people never learn.” “People or institutions?” “Hey careful there, I mean…” “It...

Published 18 Nov, 2023 06:03am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Kabira khara bazaar mein

“You heard of Judas?” “Isn’t he the one who betrayed Jesus Christ?” “Yes. According to Christianity’s...

Published 17 Nov, 2023 06:06am

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PARTLY FACETIOUS: Nawaz reaches out to beleaguered Balochistan

“Balochistan has given a vote of confidence to Nawaz Sharif.” “Hmmmm.” “No sarcasm, please.” ...

Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: A focus on legal excellence

What’s the difference between a good lawyer and a bad lawyer?” “In Pakistan a good lawyer is one who takes on ...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: How did Marx see the historical process?

“So history repeats itself.” “What prompted that comment?” “Nawaz Sharif has sent his emissaries to the...

Published 14 Nov, 2023 05:08am

Opinion

Output: uptick, downtick or…

This is the second of a two-part series focusing on the contribution to dealing with the ongoing economic impasse, ...

Updated 13 Nov, 2023 06:59am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: The source of corruption during the PTI govt

“I reckon someone up there likes The Man Who Must Remain Nameless.” “Excuse me? The guy has been in jail for...

Published 11 Nov, 2023 06:30am

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PARTLY FACETIOUS: Now food is a huge attraction

“I find it baffling as to why The Exiles never ever bother to use their time in exile wisely and amass...

Published 08 Nov, 2023 05:42am

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PARTLY FACETIOUS: Blinken’s body language

“Plus ca change plus c’est la meme chose – the more things change the more things remain the same.” “I...

Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am

Opinion

Output: uptick, downtick or ...

This is the first of a two-part series focusing on the significant divergence in calculation of Gross Domestic...

Updated 06 Nov, 2023 06:03am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Finally, election commissioner had to eat humble pie

“So a perceived Bad Man delivered what The Avid Supporter couldn’t!” “You referring to ‘good to see you’...

Published 04 Nov, 2023 06:00am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 21	278.03
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 21	277.78
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 21	154.92
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 21	0.88
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 21	1.26
Euro to USD / Nov 21	1.05

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 20	5,917.11
Nasdaq / Nov 20	18,966.14
Dow Jones / Nov 20	43,408.47
India Sensex / Nov 21	77,137.20
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 21	38,026.17
Hang Seng / Nov 21	19,620.49
FTSE 100 / Nov 21	8,069.57
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 21	18,942.65

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Nov 21	248.38
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 21	69.38
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 21	17,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 21	238,340
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 21	2,662.71
Diesel/Litre / Nov 21	255.14

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 21 786 Investments Limited(786)	7.11 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 21 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	611.40 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 21 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 21 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 21 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	63.60 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 21 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	114.42 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 21 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,048.22 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 21 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 21 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.32 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 21 786 Investments Limited(786)	7.11 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 21 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	611.40 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 21 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 21 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 21 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	63.60 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 21 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	114.42 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 21 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,048.22 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 21 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 21 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.32 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 21 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	174,389,145 ▲ 0.00
Hascol Petrol / Nov 21 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	63,973,243 ▲ 0.00
Kohinoor Spining / Nov 21 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	62,996,737 ▲ 0.00
Aisha Steel Mill / Nov 21 Aisha Steel Mills Limited(ASL)	48,137,561 ▲ 0.00
Waves Home Appliances / Nov 21 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	43,506,391 ▲ 0.00
Lotte Chemical / Nov 21 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	40,852,960 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Nov 21 Telecard Limited(TELE)	36,937,252 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Nov 21 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	31,401,025 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 21 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	31,346,592 ▲ 0.00

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