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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 / Jan 10	278.60
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 10	278.40
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 10	158.39
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 10	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 10	1.23
Euro to USD / Jan 10	1.03

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 9	5,918.25
Nasdaq / Jan 9	19,478.88
FTSE 100 / Jan 9	8,319.69
Dow Jones / Jan 9	42,635.20
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 9	20,317.10
France CAC40 / Jan 9	7,490.28
India Sensex / Jan 10	77,645.98
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 10	39,265.97

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 9	18,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 9	237,483
Petrol/Litre / Jan 10	252.66
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 10	74.32
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 10	2,674.40
Diesel/Litre / Jan 10	258.34

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Pak Gen.Ins. / Jan 10 The Pakistan General Insurance Co. Ltd.(PKGI)	8.72 ▲ 0.94 (12.08%)
Dewan Sugar / Jan 10 Dewan Sugar Mills Limited(DWSM)	6.74 ▲ 0.64 (10.49%)
Pak. P.V.C. / Jan 10 Pakistan PVC Limited(PPVC)	11.20 ▲ 1.02 (10.02%)
Dadex Eternit / Jan 10 Dadex Eternit Limited(DADX)	70.40 ▲ 6.40 (10.00%)
LSE Financial Serv. / Jan 10 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	15.66 ▲ 1.42 (9.97%)
Shakarganj / Jan 10 Shakarganj Limited(SML)	33.24 ▲ 3.01 (9.96%)
Premier Sugar / Jan 10 The Premier Sugar Mills(PMRS)	445 ▲ 40.00 (9.88%)
Arpak Int. / Jan 10 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	84.25 ▲ 7.41 (9.64%)
Bela Auto / Jan 10 Bela Automotives Limited(BELA)	172.95 ▲ 15.19 (9.63%)

Stock	Price
First Capital Equities / Jan 10 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	5.52 ▼ -0.67 (-10.82%)
Habib Sugar / Jan 10 Habib Sugar Mills Limited(HABSM)	72.39 ▼ -8.04 (-10.00%)
Liven Pharma / Jan 10 Liven Pharma Limited(LIVEN)	144.61 ▼ -16.07 (-10.00%)
Suhail Jute / Jan 10 Suhail Jute Mills Limited(SUHJ)	126.67 ▼ -14.07 (-10.00%)
Ali Asghar / Jan 10 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	63.85 ▼ -7.09 (-9.99%)
Blue-Ex Ltd / Jan 10 Blue-Ex Limited (GEM)(GEMBLUEX)	55.41 ▼ -6.14 (-9.98%)
Idrees Tex. / Jan 10 Idrees Textile Mills Limited(IDRT)	14.05 ▼ -1.55 (-9.94%)
PIA Holding Co.B / Jan 10 PIA Holding Company Limited B(PIAHCLB)	823.10 ▼ -89.29 (-9.79%)
Hafiz Ltd. / Jan 10 Hafiz Limited(HAFL)	256 ▼ -25.68 (-9.12%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Jan 10 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	195,296,323 ▼ -0.01
K-Electric Ltd. / Jan 10 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	48,682,503 ▲ 0.05
Cnergyico PK / Jan 10 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	35,460,848 ▼ -0.09
Fauji Foods Ltd / Jan 10 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	25,945,545 ▼ -0.02
Pak Elektron / Jan 10 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	23,144,464 ▲ 1.38
Lotte Chemical / Jan 10 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	19,944,268 ▼ -0.12
B.O.Punjab / Jan 10 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	15,645,082 ▲ 0.04
Air Link Com. / Jan 10 Air Link Communication Limited(AIRLINK)	14,203,832 ▼ -6.15
Telecard Limited / Jan 10 Telecard Limited(TELE)	13,170,256 ▲ 0.06

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