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Abdul Rauf Shakoori

Opinion

Pakistan’s roadmap to crypto legalization—IV

The legalization of cryptocurrency in Pakistan is gaining momentum, requiring a strong regulatory framework to...

Updated about 2 hours ago

Opinion

Pakistan’s roadmap to crypto legalization–III

Consumer protection in cryptocurrency transactions is an essential aspect of regulatory evolution, following the...

Published 2 days ago

Opinion

Pakistan’s roadmap to crypto legalization–II

The establishment of a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies in Pakistan necessitates a structured and phased...

Updated 23 Mar, 2025 07:10am

Opinion

Pakistan’s roadmap to crypto legalization-I

The rapid evolution of cryptocurrency has significantly impacted global economies, offered new financial...

Published 21 Mar, 2025 07:03am

Opinion

Pakistan in dire need of reforms

The economic situation in Pakistan remains complex, with fluctuating growth rates, high prices of commodities, and...

Published 21 Mar, 2025 06:45am

Opinion

Striving for cashless economy

The global financial ecosystem is undergoing metamorphosis, with digital payment systems emerging as the cornerstone...

Updated 07 Mar, 2025 06:33am

Opinion

Crypto innovation, regulatory challenges

Cryptocurrency has emerged as a transformative force in the global financial ecosystem. What started as an...

Published 05 Mar, 2025 02:51am

Opinion

IMF programme & our vulnerabilities

Pakistan’s economy has been perpetually struggling through recurrent turbulent phases, facing severe fiscal and...

Published 28 Feb, 2025 07:01am

Opinion

Digital Nation Act: a critique

The digital era has transformed societies worldwide, revolutionizing economies, governance, and personal...

Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am

Opinion

‘Draconian’ law to control social media

The digital age has revolutionized the life of human beings, their means of communication and ways of conducting...

Updated 14 Feb, 2025 06:40am

Opinion

India’s Budget

The Indian economy, despite its resilience and potential, faces a multitude of challenges as it passes through the...

Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am

Opinion

FBR’s anti-technology strides

“The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has become a significant barrier to the widespread adoption of QR code payment...

Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am

Opinion

Trump’s ‘America first’ vow

The United States witnessed a historic moment on January 20, 2025, as Donald John Trump took the oath of highest...

Updated 24 Jan, 2025 07:38am

Opinion

Political dialogue is indispensable

Communication and negotiation are indispensable pillars of politics, serving as a bridge between conflicting...

Published 17 Jan, 2025 02:56am

Opinion

‘Uraan’ success hinges on unity, stability…

With limited access to external funding, government debt has increasingly been taken up by the banking sector and,...

Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am

Opinion

Massive funding plans

The Foreign Economic Assistance Monthly Report for November 2024 published by the Ministry of Economic Affairs,...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 06:44am

Opinion

Fiscal crisis and reset

Pakistan’s fiscal system has long been under immense strain due to the mounting pressure of borrowing and the...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am

Opinion

Prerequisites for better border security

Pakistan faces a multifaceted challenge in addressing the pervasive issue of security of its borders, including but...

Published 20 Dec, 2024 02:43am

Opinion

FBR: Messing up a messy law

Actus legis nemini facit injurium (A party should not suffer on account of an act or omission by the Court or State...

Published 13 Dec, 2024 07:39am

Opinion

Need for institutional reforms

Pakistan’s economy has started showing positive signs of recovery and resilience after years of grappling with...

Updated 06 Dec, 2024 08:09am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Mar 25	280.52
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Mar 25	280.27
USD to Japanese Yen / Mar 26	150.14
USD to Swiss Franc / Mar 26	0.88
Pound Sterling to USD / Mar 26	1.29
Euro to USD / Mar 26	1.08
UK LIBOR % / Mar 25	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Mar 25	5,776.65
Nasdaq / Mar 25	18,271.86
Dow Jones / Mar 25	42,587.50
India Sensex / Mar 26	77,971.12
Tokyo Nikkei / Mar 26	38,027.29
Hang Seng / Mar 26	23,483.32
FTSE 100 / Mar 26	8,660.31
Germany DAX 30 / Mar 26	22,923.69
France CAC40 / Mar 26	8,042.59

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Mar 25	17,085
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Mar 25	272,462
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Mar 26	69.26
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Mar 26	3,018.44
Cotton US¢/pound / Mar 26	65.37
Petrol/Litre / Mar 27	255.63
Diesel/Litre / Mar 27	258.64

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Mughal Iron & Steel (R) / Mar 26 Mughal Iron & Steel Industries Limited (R)(MUGHALR2)	3.01 ▲ 1 (49.75%)
Sec. Inv. Bank / Mar 26 Security Investment Bank Limited(SIBL)	9.99 ▲ 1 (11.12%)
Zephyr Textile / Mar 26 Zephyr Textiles Limited(ZTL)	11.40 ▲ 1.04 (10.04%)
Leiner Pak Gelat / Mar 26 Leiner Pak Gelatine Limited(LPGL)	110.80 ▲ 10.07 (10%)
Philip Morris Pak. / Mar 26 Philip Morris (Pakistan) Limited(PMPK)	737.77 ▲ 67.07 (10%)
Data Agro / Mar 26 Data Agro Limited(DAAG)	96.62 ▲ 8.78 (10%)
Baba Farid Sugar / Mar 26 Baba Farid Sugar Mills Limited(BAFS)	58.44 ▲ 5.31 (9.99%)
Crescent Fib. / Mar 26 Crescent Fibres Limited(CFL)	45.70 ▲ 4.14 (9.96%)
Popular Islamic / Mar 26 Popular Islamic Modaraba(PIM)	14.48 ▲ 1.31 (9.95%)
The Thal Ind.Corp. / Mar 26 The Thal Industries Corporation Limited(TICL)	340 ▲ 30.55 (9.87%)

Stock	Price
Elahi Cot. / Mar 26 Elahi Cotton Mills Limited(ELCM)	135.93 ▼ -15.1 (-10%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Mar 26 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	12.95 ▼ -1.38 (-9.63%)
Atlas Ins. Ltd / Mar 26 Atlas Insurance Limited(ATIL)	58.50 ▼ -5.48 (-8.57%)
Bela Auto / Mar 26 Bela Automotives Limited(BELA)	167 ▼ -14.94 (-8.21%)
Kohat Textile / Mar 26 Kohat Textile Mills Limited(KOHTM)	28.15 ▼ -2.4 (-7.86%)
Jubilee Spinning / Mar 26 Jubilee Spinning & Weaving Mills Ltd.(JUBS)	10.88 ▼ -0.89 (-7.56%)
Frontier Ceram / Mar 26 Frontier Ceramics Limited(FRCL)	22.40 ▼ -1.82 (-7.51%)
Noon Sugar / Mar 26 Noon Sugar Mills Limited(NONS)	73.62 ▼ -5.95 (-7.48%)
PIA Holding Co.B / Mar 26 PIA Holding Company Limited B(PIAHCLB)	900.16 ▼ -71.96 (-7.4%)
UDL International / Mar 26 UDL International Limited(UDLI)	7.11 ▼ -0.53 (-6.94%)

Stock	Volume
Pak Elektron / Mar 26 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	29,093,385 ▲ 1.6
P.S.O. / Mar 26 Pakistan State Oil Company Limited(PSO)	26,846,685 ▲ 1.38
TRG Pak Ltd / Mar 26 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	22,825,615 ▼ -0.92
Cnergyico PK / Mar 26 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	17,176,390 ▲ 0.07
B.O.Punjab / Mar 26 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	16,063,012 ▼ -0.18
Pak Petroleum / Mar 26 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	15,868,233 ▲ 7.49
Engro Fert. / Mar 26 Engro Fertilizers Limited(EFERT)	14,391,574 ▼ -1.85
WorldCall Telecom / Mar 26 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	12,412,844 ▲ 0.01
TPL REIT Fund I / Mar 26 TPL REIT Fund I(TPLRF1)	11,002,839 ▲ 0.06
Fauji Cement / Mar 26 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	10,156,162 ▲ 1.41

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