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Sajid Mehmood Qazi

Opinion

Clearing the air: A plan to combat smog in Punjab

The smog that engulfs Punjab every winter has grown from an environmental issue into a full-scale crisis, ...

Updated 19 Nov, 2024 08:46am

Opinion

Electricity market stuck in limbo

Pakistan’s electricity sector reform has been a topic of discussion for over three decades, with the ambition to...

Published 17 Oct, 2024 06:34am

Opinion

How renewable energy can save the planet

Last week, Pakistan witnessed a significant milestone in its energy transition as the Chinese electric vehicle (EV)...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am

Opinion

Privatisation without deregulation: A recipe for disaster in energy sector

As Pakistan grapples with economic instability and rising electricity prices, many voices call for the immediate...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 06:22am

Opinion

Untangling energy crisis: the ‘misguided’ criticism of IPPs

The narrative dominating Pakistan’s discourse on electricity prices has painted Independent Power Producers (IPPs)...

Updated 01 Aug, 2024 07:52am

Opinion

Addressing gas sector circular debt: causes and solutions

The gas sector in Pakistan, which was relatively stable until 2013, has since faced the substantial challenge of...

Updated 12 Jul, 2024 08:32am

Opinion

The dire consequences of global warming

While camping in the serene upper reaches of Neelam Valley last week, I observed that a stark transformation is...

Updated 02 Jul, 2024 06:39am

Opinion

LPG cylinder explosions: a call for urgent reform

In a devastating incident on May 30, 2024, a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder explosion claimed the lives of ...

Updated 12 Jun, 2024 07:18am

Opinion

Gas pricing 2.0: transforming Pakistan’s energy landscape with WACOG

In a move that could reshape the energy landscape of the nation, the government is now seriously considering the...

Updated 25 Apr, 2024 03:27am

Opinion

Powering Pakistan: Transforming energy distribution for economic prosperity

In Pakistan, the energy sector stands as both a pillar of progress and a stumbling block to prosperity. At the heart...

Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am

Opinion

Rising temperatures, rising urgency

Climate change, characterized by significant and long-term alterations in temperature, precipitation, and wind...

Updated 10 Apr, 2024 03:04am

Opinion

Rescuing Pakistan

For over three decades, Pakistan’s energy sector has grappled with the persistent issue of circular debt, casting a...

Updated 02 Mar, 2024 04:38am

Opinion

Transformative reforms for post-election Pakistan

Following the general election on 8th February 2024, the incoming government is poised to navigate a challenging...

Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am

Opinion

Our energy future: party manifestos

In the democratic landscape, party manifestos serve as compasses guiding voters through the intricate web of ...

Updated 31 Jan, 2024 06:20am

Opinion

Scientific consensus supports the safety and benefits of GMOs…

In Pakistan, the debate over Genetically Modified Organisms including seeds (GMOs) is polarized, with concerns about...

Updated 26 Jan, 2024 05:31am

Opinion

Pakistan’s legal win but economic loss

In a recent legal triumph, Pakistan successfully defended itself in an arbitration case initiated by Tuwairqi Steel...

Updated 27 Dec, 2023 10:49am

Opinion

Dilemmas: oil and gas policies

Pakistan finds itself ensnared in the repercussions of short-sighted decisions within the oil and gas sector

Published 15 Dec, 2023 03:12am

Opinion

Navigating petroleum pricing: Need to introduce deregulation

Introduction: The intricacies of Pakistan’s oil pricing system, tethered to the fortnightly determination of prices,...

Updated 30 Nov, 2023 05:20am

Opinion

SOEs in Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh

State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) are a common feature in the economic landscapes of developing countries such as...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Opinion

Compelling need for implementing WACOG Law

For years, Pakistan has grappled with an energy crisis, with natural gas being a crucial component of the ...

Published 21 Oct, 2023 06:05am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 1	277.99
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 1	277.79
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 1	152.16
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 1	0.86
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 1	1.30

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 1	5,712.69
India Sensex / Jan 1	78,782.24
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 1	38,053.67
Nasdaq / Jan 1	18,179.98
Hang Seng / Jan 1	20,567.52
FTSE 100 / Jan 1	8,184.24
Dow Jones / Jan 1	41,794.60
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 1	19,147.85

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Jan 1	248.38
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 1	71.65
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 1	18,085
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 1	244,227
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 1	2,745.40
Diesel/Litre / Jan 1	255.14

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 21 786 Investments Limited(786)	7.11 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 21 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	611.40 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 21 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 21 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 21 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	63.60 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 21 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	114.42 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 21 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,048.22 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 21 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 21 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.32 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 21 786 Investments Limited(786)	7.11 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 21 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	611.40 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 21 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 21 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 21 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	63.60 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 21 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	114.42 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 21 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,048.22 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 21 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 21 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.32 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 21 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	174,389,145 ▲ 0.00
Hascol Petrol / Nov 21 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	63,973,243 ▲ 0.00
Kohinoor Spining / Nov 21 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	62,996,737 ▲ 0.00
Aisha Steel Mill / Nov 21 Aisha Steel Mills Limited(ASL)	48,137,561 ▲ 0.00
Waves Home Appliances / Nov 21 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	43,506,391 ▲ 0.00
Lotte Chemical / Nov 21 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	40,852,960 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Nov 21 Telecard Limited(TELE)	36,937,252 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Nov 21 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	31,401,025 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 21 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	31,346,592 ▲ 0.00

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