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Umair Jamal

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 / Jan 15	278.85
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 15	278.70
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 15	157.36
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 15	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 15	1.22
Euro to USD / Jan 15	1.03

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 14	5,842.91
Nasdaq / Jan 14	19,044.39
Dow Jones / Jan 14	42,518.28
India Sensex / Jan 15	76,746.81
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 15	38,379.49
Hang Seng / Jan 15	19,223.49
FTSE 100 / Jan 15	8,250.76
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 15	20,345.48

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 9	237,483
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 14	18,785
Petrol/Litre / Jan 15	252.66
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 15	77.93
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 15	2,681.51
Diesel/Litre / Jan 15	258.34

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
First Elite Cap.Mod / Jan 15 First Elite Capital Modaraba(FECM)	6.40 ▲ 0.73 (12.87%)
Parmount Sp. / Jan 15 Paramount Spinning Mills Limited(PASM)	5 ▲ 0.50 (11.11%)
Service Textile / Jan 15 Service Industries Textiles Limited(SERT)	15.13 ▲ 1.38 (10.04%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Jan 15 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	12.29 ▲ 1.12 (10.03%)
Gulistan Sp. / Jan 15 Gulistan Spinning Mills Limited(GUSM)	11.65 ▲ 1.06 (10.01%)
Sakrand Sugar / Jan 15 Sakrand Sugar Mills Limited(SKRS)	12.42 ▲ 1.13 (10.01%)
Arif Habib Ltd. / Jan 15 Arif Habib Limited(AHL)	60.96 ▲ 5.54 (10.00%)
BF Biosciences / Jan 15 BF Biosciences Limited(BFBIO)	231.30 ▲ 21.03 (10.00%)
Dandot Cement / Jan 15 Dandot Cement Company Limited(DNCC)	14.74 ▲ 1.34 (10.00%)

Stock	Price
Universal Ins. / Jan 15 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	9.71 ▼ -1.08 (-10.01%)
Fateh Ind. / Jan 15 Fateh Industries Limited(FIL)	120.60 ▼ -13.34 (-9.96%)
Al-Khair Gadoon / Jan 15 Al-Khair Gadoon Limited(AKGL)	34 ▼ -3.39 (-9.07%)
PICIC Ins.Ltd. / Jan 15 PICIC Insurance Limited(PIL)	3.07 ▼ -0.30 (-8.90%)
Calcorp Ltd / Jan 15 Calcorp Limited(CASH)	29.10 ▼ -2.65 (-8.35%)
Diamond Ind. / Jan 15 Diamond Industries Limited(DIIL)	18.23 ▼ -1.59 (-8.02%)
Ali Asghar / Jan 15 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	49.11 ▼ -4.04 (-7.60%)
Service Ind.Ltd / Jan 15 Service Industries Limited(SRVI)	1,440 ▼ -109.00 (-7.04%)
Next Capital / Jan 15 Next Capital Limited(NEXT)	10.25 ▼ -0.72 (-6.56%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Jan 15 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	65,476,317 ▲ 0.01
Pak Refinery / Jan 15 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	54,892,625 ▲ 1.70
Cnergyico PK / Jan 15 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	42,527,928 ▼ -0.15
K-Electric Ltd. / Jan 15 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	33,447,471 ▼ -0.09
TRG Pak Ltd / Jan 15 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	27,929,999 ▲ 2.86
Sui South Gas / Jan 15 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	26,679,632 ▼ -1.12
Hascol Petrol / Jan 15 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	26,398,810 ▼ -0.15
Telecard Limited / Jan 15 Telecard Limited(TELE)	19,836,175 ▼ -0.27
Fauji Foods Ltd / Jan 15 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	17,007,321 ▼ -0.35

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