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Perspectives

What now after the ‘do-or-die’ march

Weeks after the PTI’s “do or die” march failed to secure his release from prison, former Pakistani prime minister...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 03:36pm

Perspectives

Pakistan may be congratulating Trump, but will remain worried

Policymakers in Pakistan were closely monitoring the US election results, as did many others who rely on Washington...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 06:49pm

Perspectives

China’s Olympics rise redefines global competition with US

China's strong response to doping allegations reflects the behavior of a major power that desires to protect its reputation and soft image abroad vis-a-vis its geopolitical competitors

Published 13 Aug, 2024 08:55pm

Perspectives

TLP protest illustrates the complex web of politics in Pakistan

Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP)’s recent protest in solidarity with the Palestinian people calling on the...

Published 05 Aug, 2024 06:12pm

Perspectives

The world is watching Pakistan’s rebranded counterterrorism campaign

Pakistan’s announcement of a new military operation ‘Azm-e-Istehkam’ is an effort to build a narrative of an...

Published 10 Jul, 2024 07:13pm

Perspectives

The revolving door of instability in Pakistan

The current state of affairs in Pakistan is deeply concerning as the country appears to be slipping back into...

Published 16 May, 2024 08:34pm

Perspectives

Iranian president’s visit: outcomes may be short of expectations, but exchange is significant

The visit of Iranian President Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi to Pakistan has perhaps, partially repaired the trust that...

Published 24 Apr, 2024 08:44pm

Perspectives

Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline: a case that deserves greater attention

The first 80 kilometers of the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project have been approved for development inside...

Published 22 Mar, 2024 01:07am

Perspectives

Pakistan’s next premier: another case of political uncertainty

Riggings and fraud allegations surrounding the election results in Pakistan have sparked widespread attention and...

Published 11 Feb, 2024 11:47pm

Pakistan

General Elections 2024: polling ends as Pakistan marred by ‘disconnect’

Pakistan voted in the country’s 12th General Elections under a bar on communication with mobile internet services...

Updated 08 Feb, 2024 05:31pm

Perspectives

Electoral success of parties will depend largely on independent winners

As we approach the general elections, it is clear that predicting outcomes has become more challenging than ever...

Updated 30 Jan, 2024 04:53pm

Pakistan

From economic to political mayhem, Pakistan hopes for a better 2024

The year 2023 has undoubtedly been a challenging one for Pakistan, as the nation grappled with a multitude of issues...

Published 31 Dec, 2023 12:01pm

Perspectives

Rise of terrorism in Pakistan: the army chief’s US visit all the more important

The visit of Army Chief Lt Gen Asim Munir to the United States carries significant implications given the timing and...

Published 14 Dec, 2023 02:43pm

Perspectives

JUI-F’s Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s meeting with Hamas leaders

The recent meeting between Maulana Fazlur Rehman – leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) and senior Hamas leaders...

Published 22 Nov, 2023 06:09pm

Perspectives

Talking about billions?: don’t count your chickens before they hatch

It has been a decade since the launch of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which brought with it promises...

Published 14 Sep, 2023 06:47pm

Perspectives

Elections are not irrelevant, but public’s indifference suggests otherwise

In a country like Pakistan, where political disillusionment is prevalent among the masses, it is not uncommon to...

Published 23 Aug, 2023 03:57pm

Perspectives

Establishing trust: appoint a caretaker setup for Pakistan's sake

With the clock ticking and the deadline approaching, coalition partners seem to be at odds over the issue of a caretaker prime minister

Published 25 Jul, 2023 07:22pm

Perspectives

Wickets tumbling: PTI leaders' mass exodus

If it was not already, party's future is now even more uncertain

Updated 25 May, 2023 09:07pm

Perspectives

Is it really about the constitution?

The political and constitutional quagmires prevalent in Pakistan are not caused by incapacitated state institutions,...

Updated 19 Apr, 2023 05:39pm

Perspectives

Imran Khan and his stance on the TTP

Imran Khan has said that Pakistan should not consider military action against the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan...

Updated 13 Jan, 2023 10:44am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 20	278.48
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 20	278.28
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 20	156.31
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 20	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 20	1.26
Euro to USD / Dec 20	1.04

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Dec 20	5,930.85
India Sensex / Dec 20	78,041.59
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 20	38,701.90
Nasdaq / Dec 20	19,572.60
Hang Seng / Dec 20	19,720.70
FTSE 100 / Dec 20	8,084.36
Dow Jones / Dec 20	42,840.26
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 20	19,884.75

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 20	69.46
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 20	234,311
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 20	2,622.91
Cotton US¢/pound / Dec 20	68.06
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 21	17,585
Petrol/Litre / Dec 22	252.10

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Media Times Ltd / Dec 20 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	2.37 ▲ 0.37 (18.50%)
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Dec 20 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	7.23 ▲ 1.00 (16.05%)
Ist.Capital Sec / Dec 20 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	2.12 ▲ 0.26 (13.98%)
Khalid Siraj / Dec 20 Khalid Siraj Textile Mills Limited(KSTM)	9.60 ▲ 0.97 (11.24%)
Aruj Industries / Dec 20 Aruj Industries Limited(ARUJ)	9.90 ▲ 0.98 (10.99%)
Escorts Bank / Dec 20 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	4.79 ▲ 0.47 (10.88%)
Cresent Jute / Dec 20 Crescent Jute Products Limited(CJPL)	4.20 ▲ 0.40 (10.53%)
S.G.Power / Dec 20 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	11.19 ▲ 1.02 (10.03%)
P.T.C.L. / Dec 20 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	25.80 ▲ 2.35 (10.02%)

Stock	Price
LSE Financial Serv. / Dec 20 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	16.25 ▼ -1.81 (-10.02%)
Dar-es-Salaam / Dec 20 Dar-es-Salaam Textile Mills Limited(DSML)	41.93 ▼ -4.66 (-10.00%)
Maqbool Tex. / Dec 20 Maqbool Textile Mills Limited(MQTM)	31.05 ▼ -3.45 (-10.00%)
Reliance Cotton / Dec 20 Reliance Cotton Spinning Mills Limited(RCML)	621 ▼ -69.00 (-10.00%)
Sanghar Sugar / Dec 20 Sanghar Sugar Mills Limited(SANSM)	27.72 ▼ -3.08 (-10.00%)
Olympia Mills / Dec 20 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	34.58 ▼ -3.84 (-9.99%)
Nagina Cot. / Dec 20 Nagina Cotton Mills Limited(NAGC)	48.92 ▼ -5.41 (-9.96%)
Oilboy Energy / Dec 20 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	11.39 ▼ -1.26 (-9.96%)
Arpak Int. / Dec 20 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	65.22 ▼ -7.19 (-9.93%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 20 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	177,645,248 ▲ 0.10
K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 20 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	81,901,542 ▲ 0.16
Cnergyico PK / Dec 20 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	68,345,098 ▲ 0.12
Pak Elektron / Dec 20 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	57,974,101 ▲ 1.47
Pak Refinery / Dec 20 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	45,251,944 ▲ 0.40
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Dec 20 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	43,240,462 ▲ 1.00
Sui South Gas / Dec 20 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	40,539,001 ▼ -0.74
B.O.Punjab / Dec 20 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	35,598,669 ▲ 0.24
Symmetry Group / Dec 20 Symmetry Group Limited(SYM)	34,869,613 ▼ -0.72

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