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Anjum Ibrahim

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Who will foot marchers’ food bill?

“The Khan was reportedly angry at many of his Punjab followers for failing to provide support to his 25 May long...

Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Both the goose and the gander issuing directives to judiciary

“What is good for the goose ain’t good for the gander.” “Hey that’s not quite applicable in the Land of...

Published 01 Jun, 2022 05:53am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: The criticality of a third-party audit

“Did you know that Pegasus spyware that allows governments to use it to spy on its own citizens…” “Yeah I...

Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am

Opinion

Federal govt must not fuel provincialism

In 1997 general elections PML-N won a two third majority in parliament bagging 137 seats with PPP trailing with 18...

Published 30 May, 2022 05:53am

Opinion

Partly Facetious: …negotiate deals as if you were strangers to each other

“A deal or no deal?” “There is a German proverb; it is better to deal with a whole fool than half a ...

Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: The front runner is Nawaz Sharif

“So what do you reckon?” “I reckon status quo — The Khan hates the coalition government parties…”...

Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Opposite of spiritual is not political

“The Khan said he trusts people too quickly and that’s his failing and his mum told him that…and need I point...

Published 26 May, 2022 05:26am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: The one and only Rana in Pakistan?

“I am sick and tired of attacks and counter attacks.” “Hmmm, except there has been a role reversal — the...

Published 25 May, 2022 04:40am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: A counting-out rhyme

“Did you celebrate the day yesterday?” “The Khan’s call for the Long March…” “Well that’s the peak...

Published 24 May, 2022 05:35am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Sheikh Rashid follower of establishment as well as IK

“Catch 22 for all.” “All I want to say is non status quo individuals are not going to follow the status quo...

Published 23 May, 2022 06:15am

Opinion

Damned if Shehbaz does and damned if...

Shehbaz Sharif won two more votes than the required 172 to become the country’s Prime Minister on 11 April and has...

Published 23 May, 2022 06:15am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: The only two options we have

“We all have our bias even though the more educated we are the less likely to be swayed by our bias…why are you...

Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Khan is on autopilot

“I reckon everyone is on autopilot.” “What?” “The Khan is on autopilot and has blocked a few...

Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Khan needs a food taster

“What I don’t understand is why consult with regional parties on issues that they are not only unlikely to, but...

Published 18 May, 2022 05:54am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: How did the FIA officials die?

“I want the Supreme Court to take suo motu notice of the death of a very dear friend.” “Who is your ...

Published 17 May, 2022 05:39am

Opinion

The IMF surcharge is unfair

Pakistan is one of 14 countries adversely affected by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) loans which trigger...

Published 16 May, 2022 05:42am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: I’m not sure how many times Shehbaz married

“Can you get me an appointment with The Khan — I need to…” “No can do. He has blocked a few numbers and I...

Published 14 May, 2022 04:05am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: A very partisan question

“So who is right — The Khan or the Shehbaz Sharif cabinet?” “That’s a very partisan question.” “How...

Published 13 May, 2022 05:59am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Governors are not easy to appoint in today’s Pakistan

“You know there is one thing that every institution engages in except the judiciary and perhaps it is time that it...

Published 12 May, 2022 06:49am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: The Khan is a ‘drone’

“So who is in the wrong?” “Depends on which side of the fence you are sitting.” “Viola! There you have...

Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am

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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