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An interview with Moazzam Khan, ex-Director General, Marine Fisheries Department 'Our post-harvest losses are 90 percent'

Moazzam Khan, one of the leading fisheries scientists of the country, has been associated with the fisheries research and administration since 1973. He previously served as the Director General of Marine Fisheries Department for more than a decade. Under

Updated 29 May, 2020 02:59am

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Sapphire Fibres Limited

Sapphire Fibres Limited (PSX: SFL) was established in 1979 as a public limited company under the Companies Act, 1913 (now the Companies Act, 2017). It is a part of the larger Sapphire Group. The company deals with manufacturing and sale of yarn, fabric an

Updated 28 May, 2020 03:44am

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Pakistan State Oil

The downstream oil and gas sector has been facing the challenge of falling consumption and sales much before COVID-19 started rearing its head. Part of this has to do with change in the energy mix that has affected both refineries and oil marketing compan

Updated 21 May, 2020 03:55am

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Kohinoor Mills Limited

Kohinoor Mills Limited (PSX: KML) was established in 1987 as a public limited company. It started its operations as a small weaving unit and today stands with three business divisions of dyeing and finishing, weaving and energy. Its textile manufacturing

Updated 20 May, 2020 02:54am

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Gul Ahmed Textile Mills

Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Limited (PSX: GATM) was established in 1953 as a private limited company and converted into a public limited company two years later in 1955. GATM has fully integrated textile operations, and is in the business of making cotton yar

Updated 19 May, 2020 04:26am

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An interview with Danial Malik, CEO Master Motors: 'Localization is a strategic driver of growth'

What is the most quoted statistic in Pakistan about the domestic automotive market? Unsurprisingly, it is not the annual production of cars in the country, a number that does not inspire too much confidence. It is in fact, the low car ownership per capita

Updated 18 May, 2020 04:23am

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COVID-19: Economic consequences for women

The novel Corona Virus Disease that was first detected in China in Nov-2019, has spread to 216 countries. As of May 14, 2020 status report by World Health Organization, over 4.2 million cases have been reported worldwide with 290,000 plus deaths. The Covi

Updated 15 May, 2020 04:26am

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Dawood Lawrencepur Limited

Dawood Lawrencepur Limited (PSX: DLL) was established in 2004 as public limited company as a result of an amalgamation between Dawood Cotton Mills Limited (DCM), Dilon Limited (DL), Burewala Textile Mills Limited (BTM), and Lawrencepur Woolen and Textile

Updated 14 May, 2020 04:57am

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IBL Healthcare Limited

IBL Healthcare Limited (PSX: IBLHL) was established in 1997 as a private limited company, as a subsidiary of The Searle Company Limited. International Brands Limited is its ultimate parent company. It was not converted into a public limited company until

Updated 13 May, 2020 05:01am

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Wyeth Pakistan Limited

Wyeth Pakistan Limited (PSX: WYETH) was established in 1949 as a public limited company. The ultimate parent company is Pfizer Corporation. Wyeth LLC, USA and Wyeth Holdings Corporation LLC, USA are the principal shareholders of Wyeth Pakistan, while the

Updated 12 May, 2020 04:49am

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Interview with Nadeem Khurshid, Urban Planner'Cities need to be empowered'

In the midst of tackling COVID-19 and its devastating effects on the lives and livelihoods of people-because not only is the economy expected to shrink considerably, but thousands of more Pakistanis are projected to slip further into poverty-PM Imran Khan

Updated 11 May, 2020 04:49am

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An interview with Basir Shamsie, CEO & President, JS Bank Limited'When there is a major disruption, there is also an opportunity'

Basir Shamsie is President & CEO of JS Bank Limited. Basir has completed the Program for Leadership Development from Harvard Business School. He joined Bear Stearns Jahangir Siddiqui & Co. in 1994 in the Money and Bond Markets business. He was part of the

Updated 08 May, 2020 04:47am

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GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan Limited

GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan Limited's (PSX: GLAXO) presence in Pakistan dates back to 1951, as Glaxo Laboratories Pakistan Limited. In 2001, GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan Limited came about as a result of a merger between SmithKline and French of Pakistan Limited

Updated 07 May, 2020 04:36am

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Sanofi Aventis Pakistan Limited

Sanofi Aventis Pakistan Limited (PSX: SAPL) was established in Pakistan in 1967 as Hoechst Pakistan, manufacturer of pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals. After a number of changes of business, mergers and acquisitions, it stands today as Sanofi-Aventi

Updated 06 May, 2020 05:31am

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Abbott Laboratories Pakistan Limited

Abbott Laboratories Pakistan Limited's (PSX: ABOT) history in the country dates back to Pakistan's inception. It was established in 1948, initially as a private marketing company. Over the years it has grown, and expanded operations, with two manufacturin

Updated 05 May, 2020 05:13am

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Interview with Zohare Ali Shariff, CEO APR "Radio is a powerful medium for crisis communication during COVID-19"

As the world experiences one of the most debilitating and unprecedented health and economic crises of recent times, corporations have a tough task on their hands-how to continue to reach out to their customers and target audiences while keeping business a

Updated 04 May, 2020 05:32am

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Otsuka Pakistan Limited

Otsuka Pakistan Limited (PSX: OTSU) was established in 1988, as a public limited company. However, it did not start commercial production until September 1989. It is indirect subsidiary of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company Limited, Japan.

Updated 30 Apr, 2020 06:02am

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The Searle Company Limited

The Searle Company Limited (PSX: SEARL) was established in 1965 as a private limited company. It was converted into a public limited company in 1993. International Brands Limited holds 56.6 percent of Searle Company, making former the holding company. The

Updated 29 Apr, 2020 05:11am

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Highnoon Laboratories Limited

Highnoon Laboratories Limited (PSX: HINOON) was established in 1984 under the Companies Act, 2017. It was converted into a public limited company in 1995. Highnoon Laboratories operates within the pharmaceutical industry and its manufacturing facility is

Published 28 Apr, 2020 12:54am

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Covid-19 seen hitting organised retailers' market share: An interview with stakeholders of organised retail sector

ZIAD BASHIR (Director, Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Limited

Updated 27 Apr, 2020 11:23am

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Interview with Dr. Zulfiqar A. Bhutta 'To fight Covid-19, focus more on epidemiology than just logistics'

Dr. Zulfiqar A. Bhutta is the Robert Harding Inaugural Chair in Global Child Health & Policy at the Centre for Global Child Health, Toronto, Professor of Epidemiology at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, and the Distinguished

Updated 24 Apr, 2020 05:15am

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Pak Elektron Limited

Pak Elektron Limited (PSX: PAEL) was established as a public limited company in 1956 under the Companies Act, 1913 (now, Companies Act, 2017). It has two business divisions namely power division and appliance division. Under the power division, the compan

Updated 23 Apr, 2020 04:58am

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A comparable analysis of sugar inquiry report & industry response

The release of forensic inquiry report on sugar sector is due at the end of this week. While the spade of inquiry in practices of various industries such as wheat & flour, sugar, and IPPs is a welcome sign, the inquiry in the sugar sector appears to be at

Updated 22 Apr, 2020 04:59am

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Pakistan Oxygen Limited

Pakistan Oxygen Limited (PSX: PAKOXY), formerly Linde Pakistan, was established in 1949 as a private limited company under the Companies Act 1913, (now Companies Act, 2017). It was later converted into a public limited company in 1958.

Updated 21 Apr, 2020 06:48am

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'Address underlying issues before acceptance of telemedicine in Pakistan' An interview with Adil Javed, Co-founder EasyMED

Adil Javed, CPA has international experience as an advisor to multiple publicly listed companies on North American Stock Exchanges. Prior to founding EasyMED with his co-founder Shehroze, Adil was working as an associate at a boutique consulting firm in S

Updated 20 Apr, 2020 04:45am

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An interview with Salman Hussain, CEO Lucky Foods Private Limited 'With price fixation, government is incentivising milk adulteration'

Lucky Foods is part of Yonus Brothers Group. Mohammad Ali Tabba established this company in 2015 with Salman Hussain as its first CEO. Salman graduated from IBA in 1996 and worked at Citibank N A till 2014. He started his career at the consumer division o

Updated 17 Apr, 2020 04:02am

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Wheat harvest season: 2020

Wheat harvest operations are in full swing across the country. Back in Oct-19, the Federal Committee on Agriculture set highest ever wheat production target of 27 million tons on an area of 9.2 million hectares for the then upcoming rabi crop season.

Updated 16 Apr, 2020 04:45am

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Gatron Industries Limited

Gatron Industries Limited (PSX: GATI) was established as a public limited company in 1980. It produces Polyester Filament Yarn, Pet Forms, and can also produce PET Bottle Grade Chips. It also produces Polyester Polymer/Chips which it uses to produce Polye

Updated 15 Apr, 2020 05:10am

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Leather Up Limited

Leather Up Limited was established in 1990, as a private limited company. It was later converted into a public limited company in 1993. The company produces and exports leather related goods such as jackets, purses, wallets, laptop bags. Its export market

Updated 14 Apr, 2020 06:11am

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An interview with Aamer Hayat Bhandara, progressive farmer & climate activist “Banning threshers in favour of combines may worsen the food shortage”

Aamer Hayat Bhandara is a young farmer from district Pakpattan of southern Punjab. He was an elected member of the district council 2016-18. Prior to joining his family farming business, Hayat Farms, he studied politics and journalism at Bahauddin Zakaria

Updated 13 Apr, 2020 03:48am

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An interview with Tahira Raza, ex-banker and development sector specialist'Women empowerment will prove crucial in early recovery'

Tahira Raza is a well-known Karachi-based philanthropist, focused on gender empowerment. She started her career with Muslim Commercial Bank in 1975 after completing a bachelor's in Science from Peshawar University in 1974. Later, she joined First Women Ba

Updated 10 Apr, 2020 05:02am

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Service Industries Limited

Service Industries Limited (PSX: SRVI) was established in 1957 under the Companies Act, 1913 (now Companies Act, 2017) as a private limited company. Two years later in 1959 it was converted into a public limited company.

Updated 09 Apr, 2020 04:44am

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Engro Polymer and Chemicals Limited

Engro Polymer and Chemicals Limited (PSX: ECPL) was established in 1997 under the Companies Ordinance, 1984. It was established as a joint venture between Engro Chemical, Asahi Glass Company and Mitsubishi Corporation. It started operations commercially t

Updated 08 Apr, 2020 05:32am

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ICI Pakistan Limited

ICI Pakistan Limited (PSX: ICI) boasts a long history; its establishment precedes the formation of Pakistan. It has several line of business such as manufacturing of Polyester Stable Fibre (PSF), Soda Ash which is used in the manufacturing of glass, paper

Updated 07 Apr, 2020 05:52am

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An interview with Professor of Geography Daanish Mustafa at the King's College, London'Demand full recovery from electric tubewells to rationalise water use in farming'

Daanish Mustafa is a maverick among young environmentalists. He obtained his BA in Geography from Middlebury College, USA, his MA from University of Hawai'i Manoa, and his PhD in Geography from University of Colorado. Since then, he has taught at George M

Updated 06 Apr, 2020 05:09am

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An interview with ICT expert Parvez Iftikhar'Government must facilitate operators to keep Internet running during coronavirus'

Amid the chaos of COVID-19, information and communication technologies (ICT) have come to the rescue of individuals, families and businesses across the world. BR Research spoke with Parvez Iftikhar, a prominent ICT expert, to get a better sense of the sit

Updated 03 Apr, 2020 04:38am

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Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited

Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited (PSX: LOTCHEM) was established in 1998. It principally manufactures and sells Pure Terephthalic Acid (PTA) used in producing Polyester fiber, Polyester filament yarn, Polyester film and Polythylene Terephthalate (PET). Thus

Updated 02 Apr, 2020 05:42am

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Berger Paints Pakistan Limited

Berger Paints Pakistan (PSX: BERG) began its operations three years after the inception of Pakistan- in 1950. It later became a public limited company in 1974.

Updated 01 Apr, 2020 04:57am

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Interview with Dr. Shimail Daud, CEO, Maryam Memorial Hospital: 'Shortage of specially-trained ICU physicians is a bigger issue than shortage of ventilators'

With a background of being a physician, Dr. Shimail Daud is a prominent name in healthcare management in Pakistan. He is the CEO of Maryam Memorial Hospital, which has two facilities in Rawalpindi and Islamabad providing a range of clinical, diagnostic an

Updated 31 Mar, 2020 04:16am

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An interview with the co-founders of Oraan Tech Pvt. Ltd.

Halima is the founder and CEO of Oraan, a collaborative platform for group savings. After graduating from University of Waterloo, she started off her career in investment banking and then moved on to consult for top North American banks on Fintech product

Updated 30 Mar, 2020 05:14am

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Covid-19: is replicating Chinese experience possible?

The third week of March may qualify as an inflection point in the trajectory of two countries - China and South Korea - when compared to the week before, number of fresh cases diagnosed dropped by almost a third. It appears that both countries have finall

Updated 27 Mar, 2020 04:44am

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Leiner Pak Gelatine Limited

Leiner Pak Gelatine Limited (PSX: LPGL) was established in 1983 jointly with P. Leiner & Sons Great Britain Limited, as a public limited company.

Updated 26 Mar, 2020 04:35am

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Sitara Peroxide Limited

Sitara Peroxide Limited (PSX: SPL) was established in 2004 as a public limited company under the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (now Companies Act, 2017). It is a part of the larger Sitara Group. The latter started with its first company, Sitara Chemical Indus

Updated 25 Mar, 2020 04:58am

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Ittehad Chemicals Limited

Ittehad Chemicals Limited (PSX: ICL) was established in 1962; at the time of establishment it was known as United Chemicals. It underwent nationalization in 1971, and was later denationalized in 1995 after Chemi Group of Industries got it.

Updated 24 Mar, 2020 03:48am

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An interview with Shamail Ahmad Khawaja, former Federal Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources: 'Inequitable distribution of irrigation water responsible for rising rural to urban migration'

Shamail Ahmad Khawaja belongs to the Pakistan Administrative Service. He is a recipient of the most coveted President of Pakistan Gold Medal for his best all round performance at the Civil Services Academy, Chevening Scholarship for postgraduate studies a

Updated 20 Mar, 2020 03:38am

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GOC Pak Limited

GOC (Pak) Limited (PSX: GOC) was established as a private limited company in 1964 under the Companies Act, 1913 (now Companies Act, 2017). It was converted into a public limited company in 1986. Previously it was known as Grays of Cambridge.

Updated 19 Mar, 2020 03:42am

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Nimir Resins Limited

Nimir Resins Limited (PSX: NRSL) was established in 1964 as a private limited company under the Companies Act, 1913 (now Companies Act, 2017). It was converted into a public limited company in 1991.

Updated 18 Mar, 2020 04:01am

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Dynea Pakistan Limited

Dynea Pakistan Limited (PSX: DYNO) was established in 1982 as a public limited company under the Companies Act, 1913 (now Companies Act 2017). It has two production plants; one located in Hub, Balochistan and the other in Gadoon, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Updated 17 Mar, 2020 03:51am

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'Reproductive rights make economic sense' an interview with Alvaro Bermejo, DG IPPF Pakistan

Dr. Alvaro Bermejo is the Director General, International Planned Parenthood Federation(IPPF) since 1st March, 2018. He is a medical doctor and holds an MA in public health from the University of Leeds. He has more than 20 years' experience as senior exec

Updated 16 Mar, 2020 04:33am

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An interview with Dr Imran Ahmad Khan, CEO Bayer Pakistan 'Contract manufacturing will promote technology transfer and boost export'

Dr. Imran Ahmad Khan is the CEO and Managing Director of Bayer Pakistan, a German-based multinational life sciences company specializing in healthcare and agriculture. Prior to his current position at Bayer, Dr. Khan has worked in general and portfolio ma

Updated 13 Mar, 2020 03:48am

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Sitara Chemical Industries Limited

Sitara Chemical Industries Limited (PSX: SITC) was established in 1981 as a public limited company under the Companies Act, 1913 (now Companies Act, 2017). It is part of the larger Sitara group.

Updated 12 Mar, 2020 04:11am

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An interview with Aamir Allawala, CEO Transsion Tecno Electronics 'Mobile phone exports can surpass textiles'

The Engineering Development Board (EDB) is all set to launch a Mobile Device Manufacturing Policy, which is envisioned to bring local and foreign investment into mobile phone production and localization through joint venture partnerships. A major goal is

Updated 11 Mar, 2020 05:00am

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Analysis of sugar industry marketing season (2018-19)

Following the announcement by Prime Minister's office to make inquiry report on sugar crisis public, industry's association PSMA has finally issued the annual report of for marketing season 2018-19 (Oct to Sep). Compared to previous years, the report has

Updated 10 Mar, 2020 03:56am

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An interview with Mohsin Hafeez, Country Representative International Water Management Institute (IWMI): 'Groundwater must be separated from property rights and treated as 'commons'

Dr. Mohsin Hafeez has over 23 years of experience in research and management of water resources in Pakistan. A hydrologist by training, he is considered an expert on sustainable land & water management, surface & ground water hydrology, integrated water r

Updated 09 Mar, 2020 03:51am

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An interview with Malik Afaq Ahmed Tiwana, CEO Farmers Associates Pakistan (FAP)

Urban bias in policymaking responsible for decline in agri-productivity

Updated 06 Mar, 2020 07:19am

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Descon Oxychem Limited

Descon Oxychem Limited (PSX: DOL) was established in 2004 as a private limited company under the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (now Companies Act, 2017). Four years later, in 2008, it was converted into a public limited company.

Updated 05 Mar, 2020 04:21am

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"Daraz to have 25 million users by 2022" - An interview with Ehsan Saya, Managing Director, Daraz Pakistan

A former investment banker, Ehsan Saya is the Managing Director at Daraz Pakistan. In 2018, Saya returned from Canada to join the leading e-commerce marketplace. In Toronto, he had also founded JoeyCo, a transportation and logistics company.

Updated 04 Mar, 2020 10:19am

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Buxly Paints Limited

Buxly Paints Limited's (PSX: BUXL) history dates back to pre-partition era when its first manufacturing plant was set up in Hyderabad-Deccan. After migration, in 1948 the first paint factory in Pakistan was established by the name of Buxly Paints Works. S

Updated 03 Mar, 2020 04:15am

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'Cotton & cane do not compete for the same acres' an interview with Nauman Ahmed Khan, Managing Director AlMoiz group

Nauman Ahmed Khan is the young scion of the AlMoiz group, which has commercial interests spanning beverage, sugar, power, textile and steel industries. Nauman has a master's degree in industrial engineering as well as an undergrad degree in economics from

Updated 02 Mar, 2020 03:34am

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An interview with Arif Nadeem, CEO Pakistan Agricultural Coalition'Pakistan should adopt 'truth-in-labelling' regime for cottonseed'

Arif Nadeem has over 35 years' experience in the public sector and is an expert in public policy and administration. Prior to joining PAC, he served as Secretary to the Government of Punjab in the departments of Agriculture, Irrigation and Health.

Updated 28 Feb, 2020 04:13am

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JDW Sugar Mills Limited

Founded in 1990 as a private limited company in Rahim Yar Khan, Jehangir Tareen's JDW Sugar Mills Limited (PSX: JDWS) is by far the largest white sugar producer in the country, 2.3 times larger than the second largest mill by output (Hamza Sugar, 2018).

Updated 27 Feb, 2020 04:38am

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Wah Nobel Chemicals Limited

Wah Nobel Chemicals Limited (PSX: WAHN) was established in 1982 and is part of a larger business group of which Wah Nobel (Pvt) Limited is the parent company.

Updated 26 Feb, 2020 04:19am

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Biafo Industries Limited

Biafo Industries Limited (PSX: BIFO) was established as a public limited company in 1988 under the Companies Ordinance 1984 (currently Companies Act, 2017). It commenced its commercial production in 1994.

Updated 25 Feb, 2020 04:39am

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'Reckitt Benckiser Pakistan will invest more in local production' an Interview with Kashan Hasan, CEO Reckitt Benckiser

Kashan has been associated with Reckitt Benckiser (RB), a global leader in consumer health and hygiene, for the last 12 years, serving in various successful leadership roles across the globe in Pakistan, UK, South Africa, Egypt and the Middle East. In his

Updated 24 Feb, 2020 04:04am

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An interview with Marko Höynälä, Founder & CEO Kipuwex'Revolutionizing patient monitoring and pain assessment at a fraction of cost'

Marko is an experienced Finnish entrepreneur and innovator with a number of game-changing Internet of Things (IoT) products to his credit. His latest venture, Kipuwex, which he leads, has made entry into the Pakistan market. On his maiden visit to Pakista

Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am

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Siddiqsons Tinplate Limited

Siddiqsons Tinplate Limited (PSX: STPL) was established in 1999 in collaboration with SOLLAC of France and MITSUBISHI CORPORATION of Japan. Siddiqsons tinplate is one of the associated companies of the Siddiqsons Group which has other associated entities

Updated 20 Feb, 2020 04:25am

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Pakistan Petroleum Limited

Being one of the industry giants, Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PSX: PPL) is a key supplier of natural gas in the country. The company is engaged in conducting exploration, prospecting, development and production of oil and natural gas resources with its pr

Updated 19 Feb, 2020 05:40am

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Synthetic Products Enterprises Limited

Synthetic Products Enterprises Limited (PSX: SPEL) was established as a partnership in 1978, and incorporated as private limited company in 1982. In 2015 it initiated an IPO for the purpose of expansion.

Updated 18 Feb, 2020 04:49am

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'OneLoad will become a financial brand in its own right' an interview with Muhammad Yar Hiraj, CEO OneLoad

Muhammad Yar Hiraj is the CEO of OneLoad. OneLoad is owned and operated by EP Systems, a subsidiary of System's Limited (PSX: SYS). Mr. Hiraj, who is also the founder of EP Systems, is a technology entrepreneur with experience in designing large-scale sof

Updated 17 Feb, 2020 04:12am

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An interview with Dr Shamshad Akhtar, former SBP governor 'Macroeconomic stabilization still very vulnerable'

With more than 37 years of experience behind her, Dr Shamshad is no stranger to Pakistan's economy, nor needs long introductions. Former central bank governor of Pakistan, Dr. Akhtar has served in top positions of multilateral institutions as Vice Preside

Updated 14 Feb, 2020 04:33am

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Shifa International Hospitals Limited

Shifa International Hospitals Limited (PSX: SHFA) was established in 1987as a private limited company and became public in 1989. Currently it is present in two cities, two facilities in Islamabad and one in Faisalabad.

Updated 13 Feb, 2020 04:21am

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Matco Foods Limited

Matco Foods Limited (PSX: MFL) was established in 1964 as a private limited company under the Companies Ordinance 1984.

Updated 12 Feb, 2020 05:26am

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Understanding the sugar political economy

The PTI-led government is facing a decisive moment' in its tenure thus far. If done right, the ongoing sugar shortfall presents an opportunity for the Prime Minister to not only take on the elite capture he referred to ad nauseum in his 22-year long polit

Updated 11 Feb, 2020 04:39am

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'Payment history can be the biggest relevant database in the country' an interview with Mumtaz Hussain Syed, CEO Tasdeeq

Mumtaz Hussain Syed is the Chief Executive Officer of Aequitas Information Services Limited; Pakistan's first SBP licensed private credit bureau operating under the name Tasdeeq. He has 30+ years of experience in investments, finance and operations across

Updated 10 Feb, 2020 04:16am

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An interview with Shahjahan Malik, chairman Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP)

'Hybrid rice transformed lives of farming community in Sindh'

Updated 07 Feb, 2020 05:49am

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Macpac Films Limited

Macpac Films Limited (PSX: MACFL) was established in 1993 and began production two years later in 1995. It operates in the plastic packaging industry; the company's product portfolio constitutes plain films used for lamination, bag-making etc,; heat-seala

Updated 06 Feb, 2020 05:21am

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TPL Properties Limited

TPL Properties Limited (PSX: TPLP) was established as a private limited company in 2007 under the Companies Ordinance, 1984. It conducted its initial public offering in June 2016.

Updated 04 Feb, 2020 06:26am

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'By 2030, we want to grow the livestock sector by 7-8 per cent: an interview with Aijaz Ahmed Mahesar, Secretary Livestock & Fisheries Department, Sindh

Aijaz Ahmed Mahesar boasts of a vast experience in the government sector. He has worked in various capacities in the Excise, Taxation and Control Narcotics Department, Public Health Engineering and Rural Development Department (Government of Sindh), Indus

Updated 03 Feb, 2020 05:28am

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An interview with Nadeem Bajwa, CEO Descon Engineering '30 per cent of our growth should come from international JVs and technology partnerships'

Nadeem Bajwa has over 24 years of leadership experience, across diverse geographies and functions in the oilfield technology. Currently he is the Chief Executive Officer at Descon Engineering Limited; one of largest engineering, construction, manufacturin

Updated 31 Jan, 2020 04:22am

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Fauji Foods Limited

Fauji Foods Limited (PSX: FFL) was formed in 2015 after acquiring Noon Pakistan Limited. The latter was established in 1966 as a public limited company. Fauji Foods Limited operates under the Fauji Group of Companies with the latter having several other c

Updated 30 Jan, 2020 04:53am

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Hub Power Company Limited

Hub Power Company Limited (PSX: HUBC) is an independent power producer (IPP) that has around 1600MW combined installed capacity from its 3 plants. It owns an RFO-fired power station of 1,200 MW in Balochistan, at Hub, which is its base plant. It also owns

Updated 29 Jan, 2020 05:49am

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Pakistan Services Limited

Pakistan Services Limited (PSX: PSEL) was established in 1958 as a public limited company. It fundamentally operates in the hotel industry, operating a chain of 'Pearl Continental Hotels'. Currently, it owns six hotels across the country.

Updated 28 Jan, 2020 05:25am

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An interview with Naohisa Fukuda, President, Japan Communications Inc. “Secure digital ID is the bridge between cyber world and real world”

Naohisa Fukuda is the President and Member, Board of Directors at Japan Communications Inc. (JCI). Founded in 1996, JCI provides telecommunication services to business clients and has been a pioneer in the MVNO business model. Mr. Fukuda joined JCI as a S

Updated 28 Jan, 2020 06:53am

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An interview with Azfar Saeed Baig, VP Byco Petroleum Pakistan Limited 'We are the first ones to export HSFO'

Mr. Azfar Saeed Baig is an accomplished professional in the energy industry. He has spent nearly 25 years of his dynamic career leading teams in industries as diverse as FMCG and power, and at the State Bank of Pakistan. He is currently heading a Division

Updated 24 Jan, 2020 05:36am

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Eco Pack Limited

Eco Pack Limited (PSX: ECOP) was established as a private limited company in 1991. It was converted into a public limited company a year after and two years later it was listed on the stock exchange.

Updated 23 Jan, 2020 05:54am

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PACE Pakistan Limited

PACE Pakistan Limited (PSX: PACE) was established in 1992 and is a public limited company. It is engaged in the business of acquiring, developing, selling and managing real estate assets such as condominiums, departmental stores, shopping plazas, super ma

Updated 22 Jan, 2020 06:35am

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Tri-Pack Films Limited

Tri-Pack Films Limited (PSX: TRIPF) was established in 1993 as a public limited company. It was initiated as a joint venture between Mitsubishi Corporation of Japan and Packages Limited of Pakistan to produce Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP). In 20

Updated 21 Jan, 2020 06:20am

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An interview with Teresa Kok- Malaysia's Primary Industries Minister 'Biodiesel to act as a mechanism for palm oil price balancing'

In what has become an insightful annual event on edible oil, the fifth Pakistan Edible Oil Conference was held earlier this month in Karachi. Gracing the occasion was Malaysia's Primary Industries minister, Madam Teresa Kok, who took out time for a quick

Updated 20 Jan, 2020 06:26am

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'An interview with Niaz Malik 'Telecoms needs to reimagine with changing aspirations'

Mr. Niaz Malik was Deputy CEO of Zong and the vibrant force behind bringing 4G into the Pakistani market. He also served the organization as Chief Commercial Officer, Chief Strategy Officer, Chief Information Officer, Chief Regulatory Officer, Chief of Co

Updated 17 Jan, 2020 06:30am

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Pakistan Hotels Developers Limited

Pakistan Hotels Developers Limited (PSX: PHDL), previously known as TajMahal Hotels Limited was established in 1979 under the Companies Act 1913 (now Companies Act-2017) as a private limited company. It was later converted into a public limited company, i

Updated 16 Jan, 2020 06:29am

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Shabbir Tiles and Ceramics Limited

Shabbir Tiles and Ceramics Limited (PSX: STCL) was founded by the 'House of Habib' in 1978 as a public listed company. It was done through strategic and technical collaboration of Agrob Anlagenbau GmbH of West Germany.

Updated 15 Jan, 2020 06:17am

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Balochistan Glass Limited

Balochistan Glass Limited (PSX: BGL) was established in May 1983 as a public limited company. It was acquired by the Gharibwal Group in 1999 and has been operating under the group since then. BGL's manufacturing facility is located at Hub in Balochistan w

Updated 14 Jan, 2020 06:50am

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An interview with Mohammad Hassan Bakshi, former chairman ABAD 'Karachi contributes 80 percent of all real estate taxes'

The ambitious Naya Pakistan Housing Program (NPHP), launched after much fanfare - and is PM Imran Khan's pet project announced right as he set off into PM office - has evidently hit some snags. Even though the government's commitment to facilitate a milli

Updated 14 Jan, 2020 09:16am

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An interview with Rumman Ahmad, CEO The Legend 'So-called luxury goods import not the real problem for the country'

Rumman Ahmad is the CEO of The Legend, which is the largest distributor of watches in Pakistan, of brands such as Rado, Tissot, Calvin Klein, Maurice Lacroix, and Westar. He is an MBA from the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi, and also

Updated 10 Jan, 2020 06:46am

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Saif Power Limited

Saif Power Limited (PSX: SPWL) is a relatively new IPP, operating under the 2002 Power Policy on build, own and operate basis in Sahiwal District of Punjab.

Updated 09 Jan, 2020 07:02am

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Frontier Ceramics Limited

Frontier Ceramics Limited (PSX: FRCL) was established in July 1982 as a public limited company listed on the stock exchange. It is essentially engaged in the manufacturing and selling of ceramic wall and floor tiles under the widely known brand name "FORT

Updated 08 Jan, 2020 06:58am

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Tariq Glass Industries Limited

Tariq Glass Industries Limited (PSX: TGL) was established in 1978 and became a public limited company in 1980. It is essentially engaged in the production of tableware and float glass currently, whereas opal glass will be introduced soon. Within tableware

Updated 07 Jan, 2020 06:37am

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An interview with Karachi Cotton Association Chairman Khawaja Muhammad Zubair 'Poor seed quality poses an existential threat to domestic cotton'

P Khawaja Muhammad Zubair is a reputable name in the cotton industry, thanks to his long-term association with cotton inspection business. He is the CEO Baltic Control's Pakistan office, a global inspection, verification, testing and certification company

Updated 06 Jan, 2020 10:55am

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An interview with Kamran Khalili, CEO Al-Shaheer Corporation 'Local demand for red meat to reach Rs1.8 trillion by 2025'

Kamran Khalili is the CEO of Al-Shaheer Corporation Limited, which is in the business of selling red meat in domestic and overseas markets. Earlier, he was a member of the Karachi Stock Exchange for 10 years and has a vast experience in the corporate sect

Updated 12 Nov, 2020 03:27pm

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Ghani Glass Limited

Ghani Glass Limited (PSX: GHGL) was established in 1992 as a limited liability company under the Companies Ordinance 1984 and is part of the Ghani Group.

Updated 02 Jan, 2020 07:25am

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Pakistan Paper Products Limited

Pakistan Paper Products (PSX: PPP) was established in 1951. At the time, Pakistan had to import its paper products which

Updated 01 Jan, 2020 07:12am

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Treet Corporation Limited

Treet Corporation Limited (PSX: TREET) is one of the strategic business units of Treet Group of Companies. The group has various other businesses under its banner including Treet Holdings Limited , Treet HR Management (Private) Limited, First Treet Manufa

Updated 31 Dec, 2019 06:33am

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An interview with Federal Information Commissioner Zahid Abdullah 'RTI commission annual budget held up at FinMin for the last six months'

Zahid Abdullah is no stranger to Right to Information. As a civil society activist, he is a renowned RTI advocate and a champion of human rights, having worked with different non-profit organisations including the Centre for Peace and Development Initiati

Updated 30 Dec, 2019 06:46am

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An interview with Syed Mohsin Ahmed, CEO, Pakistan Microfinance Network 'Microfinance will remain the pivot for financial inclusion'

Syed Mohsin Ahmed has been associated with the Pakistan Microfinance Network (PMN) in different roles during almost two decades now. Mohsin is a qualified management accountant, who has taken executive courses on leadership from the Harvard Business Schoo

Updated 27 Dec, 2019 06:26am

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Shield Corporation Limited

Shield Corporation Limited (PSX: SCL), established in 1975 has been around for about forty years. It was taken over by Premier Group of Companies in 2002.

Updated 26 Dec, 2019 08:24am

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Karam Ceramics Limited

Karam Ceramics Limited (PSX: KCL) was established in 1979 as a public limited company. It provides tiles of various sizes for indoor and outdoor as well as bathroom flooring. Some of the company's well-known clientele include Dolmen Mall, Kidney Center, S

Updated 24 Dec, 2019 11:46am

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An interview with Aslam Faruque, Chairman Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA)

'Price-fixing of cane monetizes inefficient agricultural practices'

Updated 23 Dec, 2019 11:31am

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An interview with Dr Sardar Mohazzam, MD NEECA 'Energy efficiency gains are exponential'

Dr. Sardar Mohazzam is currently working as the Managing Director of National Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority (NEECA). He holds Ph.D. in Public Policy and specialized the area of Energy and Environmental Policy. He has provided Strategic Suppor

Updated 20 Dec, 2019 06:34am

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Pakistan Refinery Limited

Pakistan Refinery Limited (PSX: PRL) was incorporated as a public limited company in 1960. Located on the coastal belt of Karachi, the main processing unit is located at Orange Creek with supporting crude berthing and storage facility at Kenmare. The init

Updated 19 Dec, 2019 07:04am

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Nestle Pakistan Limited

Nestle Pakistan Limited (PSX: NESTLE) is a subsidiary of Nestle S.A based in Vevey, Switzerland and is the leading company in Pakistan in the food and beverages category. They operate in various segments such as dairy, juices, drinks, nectars, coffee, bre

Updated 18 Dec, 2019 10:42am

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Security Paper Limited

Security Paper Limited (PSX: SEPL) was established in 1965 and became a public limited company in 1967, listed on the stock exchange. Its products include security paper for banknotes essentially. Other security paper includes Prize Bonds, Defence Savings

Updated 17 Dec, 2019 07:51am

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Pakistan Oilfields Limited (POL)

A subsidiary of the Attock Oil Company Limited (AOC) and a key player in the local E&P oil and gas sector, Pakistan Oilfields Limited (PSX: POL) is primarily engaged in the exploration, drilling and production of crude oil and gas in the country. After it

Updated 16 Dec, 2019 06:24am

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'Strategic alignment across national goals should come from commitment to SDGs' an interview with Samia Khan, Senior Group Head PPAF

Samia Liaquat Ali Khan has worked in international human rights and development sector for over 20 years, with a focus on programme design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. Currently she is serving as Senior Group Head of Graduation Group, Pakis

Updated 13 Dec, 2019 11:53am

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Century Paper and Board Mills

Century Paper and Board Mills (PSX: CEPB) is part of the Lakson Group of companies. Lakson Group, established in 1954, has ventured into a variety of businesses from technology to media to packaging to FMCGs among others. It is one of the largest and most

Updated 13 Dec, 2019 06:03am

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Byco Petroleum Pakistan Limited

Part of the downstream oil and gas sector, Byco Group was formed in January 1995. Its first refinery began operations in 2004 with a capacity of 30,000 barrels of oil per day as Hub Balochistan, and began commercial production of liquefied petroleum gas,

Updated 11 Dec, 2019 06:51am

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Packages Limited

Packages Limited (PSX: PKGS) came into existence in 1957 as a result of a joint venture between Ali group of Pakistan and Akerlund and Rausing of Sweden, converting paper and paperboard into packaging for its customers. Since then, it has constantly been

Updated 10 Dec, 2019 10:52am

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'It is unscientific to manage surface and groundwater separately' interview with Barbara Schreiner, Executive Director Water Integrity Network (WIN)

Barbara Schreiner began working in public water sector management two decades ago when she joined the Ministry of Water Affairs in the post-apartheid South Africa. Upon retirement as a government official, she began working as a consultant and founded a n

Updated 09 Dec, 2019 06:28am

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An interview with Noman Azhar, Country Head of Branchless Banking at JS Bank 'Pakistan's digital banking space is opening up'

Noman Azhar is currently working as Country Head of Branchless Banking at JS Bank. He is a passionate technologist working on Mobile Money, Digital Payments and Digitization. Having worked in Leading telecom operator, Banks and Technology provider for ove

Updated 06 Dec, 2019 07:25am

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Roshan Packages Limited

Roshan Packages Limited (PSX: RPL) is a venture of the Roshan Group. The latter commenced its operations with the introduction of widely read 'Urdu digest' in 1959. In 1989, it expanded into the fruit industry, later exporting as well. The pursuit of qual

Published 05 Dec, 2019 12:00am

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Pakistan State Oil

In the last few years, the oil marketing companies have seen a significant change in their revenue mix, primarily due to shifting stance on furnace oil. Where rising furnace oil volumes have been seen shrinking, retail fuels like diesel and petrol growth

Published 04 Dec, 2019 12:00am

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Ismail Industries Limited

Ismail Industries Limited (PSX: ISIL) has been linked with the biscuit industry long before its inception. It came into existence in 1988. Since then it has been expanding into various businesses. It commenced its operations from CandyLand which is the fi

Published 03 Dec, 2019 12:00am

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'Frozen food market somewhere between Rs35-50 billion: an interview with Rafiq Rangoonwala, CEO Quick Foods

Rafiq Rangoonwala is the President of Pakistan Food Association and CEO Quick Food Industries, and has contributed over 39 years leading different food brands in Pakistan and abroad. BR Research sat down with him to talk about MonSalwa, the brand behind t

Updated 03 Dec, 2019 05:37am

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An interview with Paul Smith, Adviser at CFA Institute: 'Need more charterholders in Pakistan'

Paul Smith currently holds the position of Advisor at CFA Institute. He previously served as the President and CEO of the same. CFA Institute is present worldwide with eight offices, and 157 local member societies that cater to the 165,000 charter holders

Updated 29 Nov, 2019 09:08am

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Shezan International Limited

Shezan International Limited, established in 1964, is a public limited company. It has a wide variety of products under its belt which it sells in both, the local as well as the international market. Some of its product offerings include beverages, squash

Updated 30 Nov, 2019 08:37am

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Fauji Cement Company Limited (FCCL)

Fauji Cement Company Limited (PSX: FCCL) is a publicly listed company with the plant located in Jhang Bahtar District Attock supplying primarily to domestic markets in the north as well as exporting to certain markets. The company operates two cement line

Updated 27 Nov, 2019 06:49am

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'Women inclusion vital for socio-economic development'

Hushed whispers of previous years are talked about more openly today and have even warranted marches in the urban cities of Pakistan. Agree with it or not, but the 'cultural norms' are evolving, naturally more in the urban areas than rural, but the latter

Updated 26 Nov, 2019 06:22am

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An interview with Dr Sania Nishtar 'We are embedding welfare policies into every ministry's work'

Dr. Sania Nishtar is Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Social Protection. She is also the Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Program and the Poverty Alleviation Coordination Council. Dr. Nishtar is responsible for administering Ehsaas, an

Updated 25 Nov, 2019 06:22am

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'Deregulation and institutional reforms key in reviving growth': An interview with Dr Salman Shah, Adviser to Punjab Chief Minister.

Dr. Salman Shah is an eminent economist and former finance minister who is currently serving as the Advisor to Punjab Chief Minister, Usman Buzdar on economic affairs and planning. BR Research recently met Dr. Salman Shah where the conversation revolved a

Updated 22 Nov, 2019 10:20am

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Clover Pakistan Limited

Clover Pakistan Limited, established in 1986 as a public limited company, is listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange. It has under its belt several businesses, in both categories of goods and services; these include auto care, business solutions such as pro

Updated 21 Nov, 2019 11:25am

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Understanding water economy of major crops

A lot of noise surrounds the water intensiveness of Pakistan's agriculture sector. Noted experts in water sector research - both from academic and public policy areas - have highlighted that the farming segment consumes over 90 percent of Pakistan's total

Updated 22 Nov, 2019 12:19pm

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Mitchell's Fruit Farms Limited

Indian Mildura Fruit Farms was established in 1933, by Mr. Francis J. Mitchell, which was later renamed to Mitchell's Fruit Farms Limited (MFFL) after independence, in 1948. It is one of the oldest companies of Pakistan in the food and beverage sector,

Updated 19 Nov, 2019 06:30am

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An interview with Ali Sultan, Group Head, Global Treasury and Capital Markets - Bank Alfalah Ltd.

'Structural reforms and liberalisation key in opening up debt market'

Updated 15 Nov, 2019 06:35am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 22	277.85
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 22	277.65
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 22	154.78
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 22	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 22	1.26
Euro to USD / Nov 22	1.05

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 21	5,948.71
Nasdaq / Nov 21	18,972.42
Dow Jones / Nov 21	43,870.35
India Sensex / Nov 22	78,147.34
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 22	38,283.85
Hang Seng / Nov 22	19,170.91
FTSE 100 / Nov 22	8,202.46
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 22	19,225.74

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 22	70.18
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 22	17,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 22	240,483
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 22	2,691.90
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 22	70.12
Petrol/Litre / Nov 23	248.38

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 23 786 Investments Limited(786)	7.15 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 23 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	620.68 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 23 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 23 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 23 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	69.40 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 23 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	115 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 23 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,084.82 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 23 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 23 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.35 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 23 786 Investments Limited(786)	7.15 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 23 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	620.68 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 23 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 23 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 23 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	69.40 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 23 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	115 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 23 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,084.82 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 23 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 23 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.35 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 23 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	95,563,962 ▲ 0.00
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Nov 23 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	51,499,190 ▲ 0.00
Kohinoor Spining / Nov 23 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	48,260,119 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 23 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	44,585,332 ▲ 0.00
Treet Battery / Nov 23 Treet Battery Limited(TBL)	42,849,466 ▲ 0.00
Waves Home Appliances / Nov 23 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	41,650,133 ▲ 0.00
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Nov 23 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	33,841,692 ▲ 0.00
Fauji Foods Ltd / Nov 23 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	25,303,681 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Nov 23 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	25,120,112 ▲ 0.00

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