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Anjum Ibrahim

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: The glass half full

“So what went wrong?” “You really need to narrow it down in the Land of the Pure. There is plenty wrong...

Published 01 Dec, 2023 04:43am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: How open will the court be?

“So The Man Who Must Remain Nameless will have his trial in jail.” “The judge has allowed an open trial, open...

Published 30 Nov, 2023 04:53am

Opinion

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

Opinion

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

Opinion

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

Opinion

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

Opinion

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

Opinion

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

Opinion

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

Opinion

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

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 24	248.38

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 24 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.82 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 24 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	593.76 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 24 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 24 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 24 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	70.89 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 24 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	120.21 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 24 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,023.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 24 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 24 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.55 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 24 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.82 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 24 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	593.76 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 24 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 24 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 24 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	70.89 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 24 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	120.21 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 24 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,023.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 24 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 24 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.55 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 24 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	177,135,830 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 24 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	124,131,268 ▲ 0.00
Hascol Petrol / Nov 24 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	105,013,176 ▲ 0.00
Fauji Foods Ltd / Nov 24 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	77,697,371 ▲ 0.00
Treet Battery / Nov 24 Treet Battery Limited(TBL)	43,783,366 ▲ 0.00
B.O.Punjab / Nov 24 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	36,573,763 ▲ 0.00
Sui South Gas / Nov 24 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	32,719,678 ▲ 0.00
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Nov 24 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	27,969,689 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Nov 24 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	25,874,820 ▲ 0.00

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