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Anjum Ibrahim

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: All the King’s men and all the King’s horses are in Dubai

“A see saw comes to mind.” “What as in a playground?” “Yes and you know in a see saw you may be up but...

Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: The guy with the exploding girth…

“I am hearing that Plan A is no longer Plan A.” “Plan A, as in Nawaz Sharif will be the next select…oooops...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 04:57am

Opinion

Pakistani rupee: a wayward currency

Hard currencies like the US dollar, Euro, pound, are independent free floats, and their value contingent on demand...

Published 27 Nov, 2023 06:13am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: The complexity of word ‘charisma’

“I define charisma as magnetism.” “I define it as morally neutral, a charismatic individual may be good or ...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

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PARTLY FACETIOUS: The definition of a democrat varies

“What is the difference between a democrat and an autocrat?” “That’s rather obvious, isn’t it”? ...

Published 24 Nov, 2023 05:29am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: The two women and their first husbands

“You know I was reminded of Camilla Parker Bowles.” “The woman who would be Queen.” “You have taken a...

Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: The two most powerful warriors are patience and time

The two most powerful warriors are patience and time “The Purging of Khawar Maneka.” “The more usual word used...

Published 22 Nov, 2023 06:14am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: The name ‘Donald’ evokes some memories

“Nawaz Sharif was visited by Ambassador Donald…” “You have to be more specific.” “Sorry?’ “The name...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am

Opinion

SIFC making waves?

Special Facilitation Investment Committee (SIFC) was established by the Shehbaz Sharif-led government on 17 June...

Updated 20 Nov, 2023 07:08am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: A legitimate question

“Man oh man! Some people never learn.” “People or institutions?” “Hey careful there, I mean…” “It...

Published 18 Nov, 2023 06:03am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Kabira khara bazaar mein

“You heard of Judas?” “Isn’t he the one who betrayed Jesus Christ?” “Yes. According to Christianity’s...

Published 17 Nov, 2023 06:06am

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PARTLY FACETIOUS: Nawaz reaches out to beleaguered Balochistan

“Balochistan has given a vote of confidence to Nawaz Sharif.” “Hmmmm.” “No sarcasm, please.” ...

Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: A focus on legal excellence

What’s the difference between a good lawyer and a bad lawyer?” “In Pakistan a good lawyer is one who takes on ...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 06:09am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: How did Marx see the historical process?

“So history repeats itself.” “What prompted that comment?” “Nawaz Sharif has sent his emissaries to the...

Published 14 Nov, 2023 05:08am

Opinion

Output: uptick, downtick or…

This is the second of a two-part series focusing on the contribution to dealing with the ongoing economic impasse, ...

Updated 13 Nov, 2023 06:59am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: The source of corruption during the PTI govt

“I reckon someone up there likes The Man Who Must Remain Nameless.” “Excuse me? The guy has been in jail for...

Published 11 Nov, 2023 06:30am

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PARTLY FACETIOUS: Now food is a huge attraction

“I find it baffling as to why The Exiles never ever bother to use their time in exile wisely and amass...

Published 08 Nov, 2023 05:42am

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PARTLY FACETIOUS: Blinken’s body language

“Plus ca change plus c’est la meme chose – the more things change the more things remain the same.” “I...

Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am

Opinion

Output: uptick, downtick or ...

This is the first of a two-part series focusing on the significant divergence in calculation of Gross Domestic...

Updated 06 Nov, 2023 06:03am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Finally, election commissioner had to eat humble pie

“So a perceived Bad Man delivered what The Avid Supporter couldn’t!” “You referring to ‘good to see you’...

Published 04 Nov, 2023 06:00am

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Kohinoor Power / Nov 29 Kohinoor Power Company Limited(KOHP)	5.88 ▲ 1.00 (20.49%)
Tri-Star Mutual / Nov 29 Tri-Star Mutual Fund Limited(TSMF)	5.96 ▲ 0.71 (13.52%)
Paramount Mod / Nov 29 First Paramount Modaraba(FPRM)	10.26 ▲ 1.00 (10.80%)
Askari Life Assur. / Nov 29 Askari Life Assurance Company Limited(ALAC)	6 ▲ 0.55 (10.09%)
Media Times Ltd / Nov 29 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	1.80 ▲ 0.14 (8.43%)
Service Textile / Nov 29 Service Industries Textiles Limited(SERT)	10.95 ▲ 0.84 (8.31%)
S.G.Power / Nov 29 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	5.10 ▲ 0.39 (8.28%)
Ist.Dawood Bank / Nov 29 First Dawood Investment Bank Limited(FDIBL)	2.50 ▲ 0.19 (8.23%)
Escorts Bank / Nov 29 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	4.98 ▲ 0.37 (8.03%)
Arctic Textile / Nov 29 Arctic Textile Mills Limited(ARCTM)	14.84 ▲ 1.04 (7.54%)

Stock	Price
Dewan Textile / Nov 29 Dewan Textile Mills Limited(DWTM)	3.55 ▼ -0.60 (-14.46%)
Bawany Air Products / Nov 29 Bawany Air Products Limited(BAPL)	9.01 ▼ -0.97 (-9.72%)
J.A.Textile / Nov 29 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	46.29 ▼ -3.75 (-7.49%)
Metro Steel / Nov 29 Metropolitan Steel Corporation Limited(MSCL)	23.10 ▼ -1.87 (-7.49%)
Adamjee Life Assur. / Nov 29 Adamjee Life Assurance Company Limited(ALIFE)	25.06 ▼ -1.94 (-7.19%)
J.K.Spinning / Nov 29 J.K. Spinning Mills Limited(JKSM)	48.25 ▼ -3.65 (-7.03%)
Saritow Spinning / Nov 29 Saritow Spinning Mills Limited(SSML)	6.42 ▼ -0.45 (-6.55%)
Aisha Steel(ConPS) / Nov 29 Aisha Steel(ConPS)(ASLPS)	7.20 ▼ -0.50 (-6.49%)
Nazir Cotton Mills / Nov 29 Nazir Cotton Mills Limited(NCML)	3.46 ▼ -0.24 (-6.49%)
Sapphire Textile / Nov 29 Sapphire Textile Mills Limited(SAPT)	1025.51 ▼ -71.09 (-6.48%)

Stock	Volume
Kohinoor Spining / Nov 29 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	79,242,500 ▼ -0.05
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 29 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	57,449,984 ▲ 0.00
B.O.Punjab / Nov 29 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	44,327,667 ▲ 0.28
Cnergyico PK / Nov 29 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	31,321,478 ▲ 0.04
Treet Corp. (R) / Nov 29 Treet Corporation Limited (R)(TREETR2)	27,240,170 ▼ -0.05
Pak Refinery / Nov 29 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	23,647,647 ▲ 0.18
Ghani Chem. Ind. / Nov 29 Ghani Chemical Industries Limited(GCIL)	15,398,500 ▼ -0.02
TPL Properties / Nov 29 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	14,283,958 ▲ 0.16
Oil & Gas Dev. / Nov 29 Oil & Gas Development Company Limited(OGDC)	12,904,027 ▲ 0.27
The Searle Co. / Nov 29 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	12,454,526 ▼ -0.14

Markets →

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 29	285.52
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 29	285.02
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 29	147.23
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 29	0.88
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 29	1.27
Euro to USD / Nov 29	1.10
UK LIBOR % / Nov 28	5.46

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 28	4554.89
Nasdaq / Nov 28	14281.76
FTSE 100 / Nov 28	7455.24
Dow Jones / Nov 28	35416.98
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 28	15992.67
France CAC40 / Nov 28	7250.13
India Sensex / Nov 29	66637.46
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 29	33302.60
Hang Seng / Nov 29	16952.85

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 28	17735
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 28	185614
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 29	76.48
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 29	2043.84
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 29	79.36

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