News stories for Dr Murtaza Khuhro

Dr Murtaza Khuhro

Opinion

Navigating change: Strategies for empowering Pakistani democracy

Elected representatives, including those in the National Assembly, provincial assemblies, Senate, and local...

Published 08 Apr, 2024 04:46am

Opinion

The peril of planning in the age of GAI: Embrace adaptation or risk ruthless irrelevance

It’s deeply concerning to hear policymakers, from Prime Ministers to Finance Ministers, crafting five-year ...

Published 29 Mar, 2024 04:45am

Opinion

Beyond degrees: Shifting to a 4F mindset in policy and strategy

The pedigree of one’s education in esteemed Western institutions or extensive experience in financial institutions...

Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am

Opinion

Navigating IMF’s flawed mindset: lessons from 2008 financial crisis

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has long been regarded as a key player in the global financial landscape,...

Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am

Opinion

A people-centric judiciary

The legacy of colonialism casts a long shadow over many aspects of life in former colonies, not least of which is ...

Updated 07 Mar, 2024 08:06am

Opinion

Eradicating systemic corruption

The pervasive issue of corruption and mismanagement acts as a two-edged sword that significantly undermines societal...

Published 05 Mar, 2024 03:09am

Opinion

Politics of deception: unveiling the mask of benevolence

This article exposes the deceptive practices of those in power and emphasises the duty they have to prioritize the...

Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am

Opinion

Beyond colonial legacies—II

An additional critical factor contributing to the governance and economic challenges in Pakistan is the dominance of...

Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am

Opinion

Beyond colonial legacies—I

The economic crisis in Pakistan primarily stems from two critical issues: the absence of constitutional governance...

Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am

Opinion

Future tech: promise against poverty

Do you anticipate the technological landscape changing significantly, in ways that are currently unpredictable, by...

Published 14 Feb, 2024 02:34am

Opinion

From colonial legacy to digital era

Are the election results of the 2024 election influenced by external forces and fail to accurately reflect the will...

Updated 11 Feb, 2024 06:01am

Opinion

Beyond authoritarian rule: navigating the technological kaleidoscope

The Constitution of Pakistan, in Article 7, provides a definition for “the State,” encompassing the federal...

Published 08 Feb, 2024 05:02am

Opinion

Reforming the judiciary: adapting to a new era

In the heart of the courtroom, where the solemnity of justice should reign supreme, there exists a troubling and...

Updated 30 Jan, 2024 05:30am

Opinion

Empowering provinces

Disruptions in constitutional rule can have dire consequences, leading to political instability, uncertainty, and a...

Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am

Opinion

AI-powered learning

The time has come to revolutionize our education system by replacing traditional school, college, university and...

Published 17 Jan, 2024 06:02am

Opinion

How to ensure a prosperous, promising future for Pakistan

Pakistan emerged from the shackles of colonialism, and as a result, the political, economic, and spiritual culture ...

Published 02 Jan, 2024 05:21am

Opinion

Election manifesto

What distinguishes cult leaders from politicians who represent their country? Can demagoguery and verbosity serve as...

Published 01 Dec, 2023 04:43am

Opinion

Rebuilding trust of the people

In democratic societies around the world, hope isn’t just a fleeting feeling of individual optimism. Instead, it...

Updated 01 Nov, 2023 06:36am

Opinion

Navigating deep malaise

Why is corruption so pervasive in Pakistan? Why do civil institutions consistently fail to deliver? Why is there a...

Updated 25 Oct, 2023 06:39am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Mar 7	280.03
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Mar 7	279.78
USD to Japanese Yen / Mar 7	147.73
USD to Swiss Franc / Mar 7	0.88
Pound Sterling to USD / Mar 7	1.29
Euro to USD / Mar 7	1.08
UK LIBOR % / Mar 6	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Mar 6	5,738.52
Nasdaq / Mar 6	18,069.26
FTSE 100 / Mar 6	8,682.84
Dow Jones / Mar 6	43,579.08
Germany DAX 30 / Mar 6	23,419.48
France CAC40 / Mar 6	8,197.67
India Sensex / Mar 7	74,478.53
Tokyo Nikkei / Mar 7	36,894.23
Hang Seng / Mar 7	24,558.34

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Mar 6	17,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Mar 6	260,630
Petrol/Litre / Mar 7	255.63
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Mar 7	66.30
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Mar 7	2,907.79
Diesel/Litre / Mar 7	258.64
Cotton US¢/pound / Mar 7	65.05

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Tariq Corp.Pref. / Mar 7 Tariq Corporation Limited-Preference Shares(TCORPCPS)	8.42 ▲ 0.92 (12.27%)
At-Tahur Ltd. / Mar 7 At-Tahur Limited(PREMA)	29.23 ▲ 2.66 (10.01%)
Ahmad Hassan / Mar 7 Ahmad Hassan Textile Mills Limited(AHTM)	59.40 ▲ 5.4 (10%)
Apna Microfin. / Mar 7 Apna Microfinance Bank Limited(AMBL)	11.25 ▲ 1.02 (9.97%)
Engro Poly(Pref / Mar 7 Engro Poly(Pref)(EPCLPS)	12.21 ▲ 1.1 (9.9%)
Imperial Limited / Mar 7 Imperial Limited(IML)	17.99 ▲ 1.49 (9.03%)
PIA Holding Co.B / Mar 7 PIA Holding Company Limited B(PIAHCLB)	820.20 ▲ 67.81 (9.01%)
Fauji Cement / Mar 7 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	45.80 ▲ 3.78 (9%)
Ideal Sp. / Mar 7 Ideal Spinning Mills Limited(IDSM)	16.39 ▲ 1.32 (8.76%)
Pioneer Cement / Mar 7 Pioneer Cement Limited(PIOC)	216 ▲ 16.2 (8.11%)

Stock	Price
Sec. Inv. Bank / Mar 7 Security Investment Bank Limited(SIBL)	7.27 ▼ -0.84 (-10.36%)
Int. Knit. / Mar 7 International Knitwear Limited(INKL)	17.89 ▼ -1.99 (-10.01%)
Ellcot Spinning / Mar 7 Ellcot Spinning Mills Limited(ELSM)	106.78 ▼ -11.86 (-10%)
Universal Ins. / Mar 7 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	9.01 ▼ -1 (-9.99%)
JS Investments / Mar 7 JS Investments Limited(JSIL)	21.25 ▼ -1.86 (-8.05%)
Suhail Jute / Mar 7 Suhail Jute Mills Limited(SUHJ)	95 ▼ -8.06 (-7.82%)
First Tri-Star Mod. / Mar 7 First Tri-Star Modaraba(FTSM)	11.56 ▼ -0.98 (-7.81%)
Tariq Glass Ind. / Mar 7 Tariq Glass Industries Limited(TGL)	190 ▼ -12.47 (-6.16%)
Hafiz Ltd. / Mar 7 Hafiz Limited(HAFL)	265.06 ▼ -16.62 (-5.9%)
Shaheen Ins. / Mar 7 Shaheen Insurance Company Limited(SHNI)	6.65 ▼ -0.4 (-5.67%)

Stock	Volume
Pak Int.Bulk / Mar 7 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	48,305,211 ▼ -0.15
Fauji Cement / Mar 7 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	43,171,041 ▲ 3.78
WorldCall Telecom / Mar 7 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	22,575,994 ▲ 0.01
Maple Leaf Cement / Mar 7 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	19,463,600 ▲ 2.17
Oil & Gas Dev. / Mar 7 Oil & Gas Development Company Limited(OGDC)	18,047,822 ▲ 2.17
Pak Petroleum / Mar 7 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	16,644,912 ▲ 3.31
Sui South Gas / Mar 7 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	14,595,266 ▲ 0.83
At-Tahur Ltd. / Mar 7 At-Tahur Limited(PREMA)	14,430,783 ▲ 2.66
B.O.Punjab / Mar 7 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	13,546,949 ▲ 0.08
Sui North Gas / Mar 7 Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited(SNGP)	11,470,472 ▲ 1.72

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