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Anjum Ibrahim

Opinion

Charter of economy: a non-starter

The concept of ‘charter of the economy’ was first floated by Ishaq Dar in 2015 as he faced growing criticism for...

Published 13 Dec, 2021 06:45am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Something about the Dark Ages

“We are living in the dark ages.” “Just because you don’t have gas for cooking and heating doesn’t mean...

Published 11 Dec, 2021 04:12am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS:‘The tale of the two Mahmoods hunh!’

“Who do you reckon is the most popular Pakistani?” “In the world or in Pakistan?” “Should be the same...

Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Who has failed in his job?

“So what gift would you give to a son-in-law who will inherit untold wealth…?” “Untold? That calls for...

Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: But some are more equal to others

“The Khan believes in treating everyone equally and…”

Published 08 Dec, 2021 06:22am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Maryam uses daddy’s full name

“Hammad Azhar, our dynamic minister for…for…what’s his latest portfolio?” “Don’t be facetious. You...

Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am

Opinion

Elite capture and lack of rule of law: The economic cost

The country will pay a heavy cost for the most recent appalling example of vigilantism in the name of religion as...

Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Who was seated next to Shireen Mazari?

“So you reckon Maryam Nawaz is the best thing that happened to The Khan?”

Updated 03 Dec, 2021 05:12am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Every action does not necessarily attract equal reaction

“Einstein’s theory of relativity is interesting — he reckoned time and space are neither flat nor fixed and...

Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Monetary policy is not a detail

“We have yet to reach the communication technology of today.” “Hey it’s expensive, and hey getting more...

Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: The Buzz is still under training

“Once bitten twice shy…”

Updated 30 Nov, 2021 06:32am

Opinion

Consuming for today no saving for tomorrow

Consumption rate in Pakistan is one of the highest in the world – both of households and the government which...

Published 29 Nov, 2021 06:15am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: An extremely wealthy and influential family

“Just thinking aloud OK, so don’t come down hard on me.” “Sounds rather ominous!” “Well, I was ...

Updated 27 Nov, 2021 01:26pm

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Who has put all his eggs in Maryam’s basket?

“Foot in the mouth disease is pretty common in Pakistan.”

Updated 26 Nov, 2021 06:16am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Welcome to ‘Punjabi’ politics

“Who does Khawar Hasaan remind you of?” “Who the hell is he?” “He is the special assistant to The...

Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Nawaz, daughter should work in WB

“You know I was thinking of what your lying quotient is and it varies from subject to subject, day to day…”...

Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: The upcoming raise in ‘administered’ prices

“So is there anything, anything at all that we, the public, can look forward to, and let me educate you as to what...

Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am

Opinion

Waiting for aid pledges

There are two major foreign exchange inflows, read borrowing, expected as per several senior cabinet members...

Published 22 Nov, 2021 05:31am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: ‘Contesting’ is gerund verb

“I heard The Khan has decided to hold a contest open to only his cabinet and for your information the cabinet in...

Published 20 Nov, 2021 03:58am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Sticks and stones may hurt my bones but…

“Babar Azam lost the match but won the hearts and minds of not only Pakistanis but the ICC named him captain of ...

Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 22	277.85
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 22	277.65
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 23	154.78
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 23	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 23	1.25
Euro to USD / Nov 23	1.04

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 22	5,969.34
India Sensex / Nov 22	79,117.11
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 22	38,283.85
Nasdaq / Nov 22	18,003.65
Hang Seng / Nov 22	19,229.97
FTSE 100 / Nov 22	8,262.08
Dow Jones / Nov 22	44,296.51
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 22	19,322.59

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 22	17,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 22	240,483
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 23	71.24
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 23	2,716.19
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 23	70.77
Petrol/Litre / Nov 25	248.38

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 25 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.82 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 25 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	593.76 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 25 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 25 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 25 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	70.89 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 25 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	120.21 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 25 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,023.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 25 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 25 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.55 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 25 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.82 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 25 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	593.76 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 25 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 25 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 25 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	70.89 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 25 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	120.21 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 25 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,023.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 25 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 25 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.55 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 25 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	177,135,830 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 25 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	124,131,268 ▲ 0.00
Hascol Petrol / Nov 25 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	105,013,176 ▲ 0.00
Fauji Foods Ltd / Nov 25 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	77,697,371 ▲ 0.00
Treet Battery / Nov 25 Treet Battery Limited(TBL)	43,783,366 ▲ 0.00
B.O.Punjab / Nov 25 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	36,573,763 ▲ 0.00
Sui South Gas / Nov 25 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	32,719,678 ▲ 0.00
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Nov 25 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	27,969,689 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Nov 25 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	25,874,820 ▲ 0.00

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