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Zahid Maqsood Sheikh

Opinion

Punjab’s climate test: from vision to implementation

Climate change is no longer a distant environmental concern for Punjab. It is already reshaping daily life through...

Published 26 Aug, 2026 04:57am

Opinion

Social media: with great power comes enormous responsibility

Every day, millions of voices clash and echo across social media. What began as a space for connection and...

Published 05 Jul, 2026 09:55pm

Opinion

The UAE’s oil paradox: more production today, less dependence tomorrow

The United Arab Emirates’ decision to leave OPEC and OPEC+ signals a shift toward greater control over its economic...

Published 22 May, 2026 06:05am

Opinion

First right of refusal: empowering Pakistan’s local businesses

Pakistan’s efforts to privatise State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) have sparked debate about the future of vital...

Published 17 May, 2026 05:08am

Opinion

Silent threats: Pakistan’s youth at risk

HIV, prescription drug misuse, and institutional neglect are putting the country’s next generation in danger. In...

Updated 08 May, 2026 08:36am

Opinion

Why Pakistan must rethink consumption and rebuild domestic manufacturing

Pakistan did not begin its economic journey with a trade deficit. In fact, the country once exported more than it...

Updated 06 May, 2026 08:17am

Opinion

Unlocking Iran’s frozen funds and building mutual trust

One of the most important issues in the ongoing diplomatic efforts between Iran and the United States concerns...

Published 27 Apr, 2026 04:21am

Opinion

Fighting for the future: Pakistan’s growing defence and economic resilience

In today’s world, a nation’s strength is no longer solely defined by the size of its economy; it is equally shaped...

Published 02 Apr, 2026 06:03am

Opinion

A fight for sovereignty and ideology

The ongoing war between Iran, the United States, and Israel has dramatically reshaped the political and security...

Published 25 Mar, 2026 02:12am

Opinion

From wasted resources to social progress: financing Pakistan’s future

Pakistan is grappling with significant social issues, such as poverty, child labour, abuse, and unequal access to...

Published 13 Mar, 2026 06:12am

Opinion

Rebalancing Pakistan’s economy

This article provides an overview of Pakistan’s trade challenges in 2025, focusing on the USD 29.4 billion trade...

Published 01 Mar, 2026 02:08am

Opinion

Breaking barriers for SMEs

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are critical to the economic fabric of many countries, including Pakistan....

Published 13 Feb, 2026 05:47am

Opinion

Reforming Pakistan’s SOEs

Pakistan’s State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) occupy a central role in the country’s economic landscape. These entities...

Published 26 Jan, 2026 06:04am

Opinion

Pakistan’s economic crossroads: a call for urgent reforms

Pakistan is currently facing a critical economic situation, grappling with challenges that threaten its stability...

Updated 13 Jan, 2026 06:00am

Opinion

OPINION: Gen Z and rewriting of national dialogue

The growing discourse around Generation Z is not a fleeting trend, nor is it merely a generational complaint. It...

Updated 11 Jan, 2026 07:30am

Opinion

The future of PIA and public expectations

The recent privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has sparked a great deal of public discussion....

Published 29 Dec, 2025 05:39am

Opinion

OPINION: Balancing grades and well-being in education

Education in Pakistan is currently at a crossroads. It should be a tool for personal growth and societal progress,...

Updated 25 Dec, 2025 07:02am

Opinion

Transforming resources into opportunities

The future of Pakistan is intricately tied to its ability to manage its population and resources effectively. With a...

Updated 23 Dec, 2025 07:28am

Opinion

The water emergency: a crisis demanding immediate action

Water scarcity has shifted from a distant concern to a pressing crisis. The combined effects of climate change, poor...

Updated 17 Dec, 2025 06:37am

Opinion

From roads to riches

The Grand Trunk Road or GT Road has shaped the economic and cultural landscape of South Asia for over two millennia....

Updated 16 Dec, 2025 07:12am

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World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Sep 29	277.32
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Sep 29	277.12
USD to Japanese Yen / Sep 30	157.03
USD to Swiss Franc / Sep 30	0.83
Pound Sterling to USD / Sep 30	1.32
Euro to USD / Sep 30	1.13
SOFR % / Sep 28	3.90

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Sep 29	7,670.84
Nasdaq / Sep 29	26,797.54
Dow Jones / Sep 29	51,349.92
India Sensex / Sep 30	72,729.39
Tokyo Nikkei / Sep 30	66,728.56
Hang Seng / Sep 30	24,534.37
FTSE 100 / Sep 30	10,714.17
Germany DAX 30 / Sep 30	25,546.29
France CAC40 / Sep 30	8,055.71

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Sep 29	18,780
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Sep 29	374,945
Petrol/Litre / Sep 30	387.54
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Sep 30	89.69
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Sep 30	4,309.98
Diesel/Litre / Sep 30	402.24
Cotton US¢/pound / Sep 30	79.18

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Colony Tex.Mills Ltd / Sep 30 Colony Textile Mills Limited(CTM)	7.26 ▲ 1 (15.97%)
Kohinoor Spinning / Sep 30 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	5.73 ▲ 0.77 (15.52%)
Lse Spac-I Ltd. / Sep 30 Lse Spac-I Limited(SPAC1)	20.41 ▲ 1.86 (10.03%)
Tri-Star Mutual / Sep 30 Tri-Star Mutual Fund Limited(TSMF)	16.57 ▲ 1.51 (10.03%)
Sindh Modaraba / Sep 30 Sindh Modaraba(SINDM)	33.28 ▲ 3.03 (10.02%)
Ghazi Fabrics / Sep 30 Ghazi Fabrics International Limited(GFIL)	26.38 ▲ 2.4 (10.01%)
Asim Textile / Sep 30 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	113.96 ▲ 10.36 (10%)
Dadex Eternit / Sep 30 Dadex Eternit Limited(DADX)	150.32 ▲ 13.67 (10%)
First Punjab Modaraba / Sep 30 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	29.04 ▲ 2.64 (10%)
Oilboy Energy / Sep 30 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	18.59 ▲ 1.69 (10%)

Stock	Price
Ashfaq Textile / Sep 30 Ashfaq Textile Mills Limited(ASHT)	50.57 ▼ -5.62 (-10%)
Ghani Chemworld Limited(PRS) / Sep 30 Ghani Chemworld Limited(PRS)(GCWLPRS)	118.83 ▼ -13.16 (-9.97%)
Burj Clean Energy Modaraba / Sep 30 Burj Clean Energy Modaraba(GEM)(GEMBCEM)	11.25 ▼ -1.15 (-9.27%)
The Thal Ind.Corp. / Sep 30 The Thal Industries Corporation Limited(TICL)	918.13 ▼ -92.07 (-9.11%)
Pakistan Services / Sep 30 Pakistan Services Limited(PSEL)	1,019.63 ▼ -99.15 (-8.86%)
Mandviwala / Sep 30 Mandviwala Mauser Plastic Industries(MWMP)	77.07 ▼ -7.14 (-8.48%)
S.G.Power / Sep 30 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	23.41 ▼ -1.84 (-7.29%)
D.M. Corporation / Sep 30 D.M. Corporation Limited(DMC)	165.33 ▼ -11.63 (-6.57%)
Cordoba Logistics / Sep 30 Cordoba Logistics & Ventures Limited(CLVL)	28.32 ▼ -1.94 (-6.41%)
EMCO Industries / Sep 30 Emco Industries Limited(EMCO)	32.10 ▼ -1.93 (-5.67%)

Stock	Volume
Pak Int.Bulk / Sep 30 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	73,446,994 ▲ 0.11
Kohinoor Spinning / Sep 30 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	58,387,095 ▲ 0.77
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Sep 30 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	50,882,891 ▼ -0.09
Cnergyico PK / Sep 30 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	28,308,841 ▲ 0.03
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Sep 30 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	21,823,804 ▲ 1.27
Arif Habib Corp / Sep 30 Arif Habib Corporation Limited(AHCL)	17,873,579 ▲ 0.1
Pak Refinery / Sep 30 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	17,817,038 ▲ 0.45
WorldCall Telecom / Sep 30 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	17,431,935 ▼ -0.01
S.G.Power / Sep 30 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	16,575,953 ▼ -1.84
F. Nat.Equities / Sep 30 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	14,238,200 ▲ 0

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