News stories for Dr Ikramul Haq

Dr Ikramul Haq

Opinion

Pakistan in dire need of reforms

The economic situation in Pakistan remains complex, with fluctuating growth rates, high prices of commodities, and...

Published 21 Mar, 2025 06:45am

Opinion

Justice denied to justice buried

The Supreme Court of Pakistan during the last many days has dismissed a large number of leaves to appeal, mainly...

Published 14 Mar, 2025 06:20am

Opinion

Striving for cashless economy

The global financial ecosystem is undergoing metamorphosis, with digital payment systems emerging as the cornerstone...

Updated 07 Mar, 2025 06:33am

Opinion

IMF programme & our vulnerabilities

Pakistan’s economy has been perpetually struggling through recurrent turbulent phases, facing severe fiscal and...

Published 28 Feb, 2025 07:01am

Opinion

Digital Nation Act: a critique

The digital era has transformed societies worldwide, revolutionizing economies, governance, and personal...

Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am

Opinion

‘Draconian’ law to control social media

The digital age has revolutionized the life of human beings, their means of communication and ways of conducting...

Updated 14 Feb, 2025 06:40am

Opinion

India’s Budget

The Indian economy, despite its resilience and potential, faces a multitude of challenges as it passes through the...

Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am

Opinion

FBR’s anti-technology strides

“The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has become a significant barrier to the widespread adoption of QR code payment...

Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am

Opinion

Trump’s ‘America first’ vow

The United States witnessed a historic moment on January 20, 2025, as Donald John Trump took the oath of highest...

Updated 24 Jan, 2025 07:38am

Opinion

Political dialogue is indispensable

Communication and negotiation are indispensable pillars of politics, serving as a bridge between conflicting...

Published 17 Jan, 2025 02:56am

Opinion

‘Uraan’ success hinges on unity, stability…

With limited access to external funding, government debt has increasingly been taken up by the banking sector and,...

Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am

Opinion

Massive funding plans

The Foreign Economic Assistance Monthly Report for November 2024 published by the Ministry of Economic Affairs,...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 06:44am

Opinion

Fiscal crisis and reset

Pakistan’s fiscal system has long been under immense strain due to the mounting pressure of borrowing and the...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am

Opinion

Prerequisites for better border security

Pakistan faces a multifaceted challenge in addressing the pervasive issue of security of its borders, including but...

Published 20 Dec, 2024 02:43am

Opinion

FBR: Messing up a messy law

Actus legis nemini facit injurium (A party should not suffer on account of an act or omission by the Court or State...

Published 13 Dec, 2024 07:39am

Opinion

Need for institutional reforms

Pakistan’s economy has started showing positive signs of recovery and resilience after years of grappling with...

Updated 06 Dec, 2024 08:09am

Opinion

Climate change & finance strategy

This new finance goal is an insurance policy for humanity, amid worsening climate impacts hitting every country. But...

Published 29 Nov, 2024 06:16am

Opinion

Budgetary system & fiscal governance

Pakistan’s budget process, while clearly defined in the 1973 Constitution, subordinate legislations like the Public...

Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am

Opinion

Countering sales tax frauds

Globally, tax crimes have always been a significant threat to economic stability and governance. These offences that...

Updated 15 Nov, 2024 08:11am

Opinion

Towards fiscal & digital reforms

Pakistan has faced significant challenges in balancing the distribution of power and fiscal responsibilities between...

Updated 08 Nov, 2024 08:35am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Mar 21	280.46
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Mar 21	280.26
USD to Japanese Yen / Mar 21	149.32
USD to Swiss Franc / Mar 21	0.88
Pound Sterling to USD / Mar 21	1.29
Euro to USD / Mar 21	1.08
UK LIBOR % / Mar 20	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Mar 21	5,667.56
India Sensex / Mar 21	76,905.51
Tokyo Nikkei / Mar 21	37,677.06
Nasdaq / Mar 21	17,784.05
Hang Seng / Mar 21	23,689.72
FTSE 100 / Mar 21	8,646.79
Dow Jones / Mar 21	41,985.35
Germany DAX 30 / Mar 21	22,891.68
France CAC40 / Mar 21	8,042.95

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Mar 21	68.31
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Mar 21	17,285
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Mar 21	273,319
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Mar 21	3,028.10
Cotton US¢/pound / Mar 21	65.27
Petrol/Litre / Mar 22	255.63
Diesel/Litre / Mar 22	258.64

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Ist.Capital Sec / Mar 21 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	1.73 ▲ 0.25 (16.89%)
Lalpir Power / Mar 21 Lalpir Power Limited(LPL)	29.32 ▲ 2.67 (10.02%)
Bunnys Limited / Mar 21 Bunnys Limited(BNL)	23.16 ▲ 2.11 (10.02%)
Bela Auto / Mar 21 Bela Automotives Limited(BELA)	166.87 ▲ 15.17 (10%)
Sally Textile / Mar 21 Sally Textile Mills Limited(SLYT)	11 ▲ 1 (10%)
Agritech Limited / Mar 21 Agritech Limited(AGL)	73.59 ▲ 6.69 (10%)
S.S.Oil / Mar 21 S.S.Oil Mills Limited(SSOM)	122.16 ▲ 11.11 (10%)
Nishat Mills Ltd / Mar 21 Nishat Mills Limited(NML)	117.76 ▲ 10.71 (10%)
Suraj Cotton / Mar 21 Suraj Cotton Mills Limited(SURC)	122.32 ▲ 11.12 (10%)
Diamond Ind. / Mar 21 Diamond Industries Limited(DIIL)	27.96 ▲ 2.54 (9.99%)

Stock	Price
Elahi Cot. / Mar 21 Elahi Cotton Mills Limited(ELCM)	126.06 ▼ -13.99 (-9.99%)
Khyber Textile / Mar 21 Khyber Textile Mills Limited(KHYT)	435.56 ▼ -47.57 (-9.85%)
Hafiz Ltd. / Mar 21 Hafiz Limited(HAFL)	253.95 ▼ -27.73 (-9.84%)
Universal Ins. / Mar 21 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	9.80 ▼ -1 (-9.26%)
Noon Sugar / Mar 21 Noon Sugar Mills Limited(NONS)	73 ▼ -6.57 (-8.26%)
Sindh Abadgar / Mar 21 Sindh Abadgar's Sugar Mills Limited(SASML)	51.03 ▼ -4.08 (-7.4%)
Ellcot Spinning / Mar 21 Ellcot Spinning Mills Limited(ELSM)	110 ▼ -8.64 (-7.28%)
Askari Life Assur. / Mar 21 Askari Life Assurance Company Limited(ALAC)	5 ▼ -0.39 (-7.24%)
Tariq Corp.Pref. / Mar 21 Tariq Corporation Limited-Preference Shares(TCORPCPS)	7 ▼ -0.5 (-6.67%)
Quetta Textile / Mar 21 Quetta Textile Mills Limited(QUET)	14.60 ▼ -0.99 (-6.35%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Mar 21 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	163,976,906 ▼ -0.21
B.O.Punjab / Mar 21 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	45,899,654 ▼ -0.15
Pak Refinery / Mar 21 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	45,149,230 ▼ -0.94
Fauji Foods Ltd / Mar 21 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	26,183,687 ▲ 0.48
Sui South Gas / Mar 21 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	25,173,748 ▲ 0.42
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Mar 21 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	19,984,659 ▼ -1.09
Pak Elektron / Mar 21 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	19,229,211 ▼ -0.13
Pak Int.Bulk / Mar 21 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	18,221,041 ▼ -0.25
WorldCall Telecom / Mar 21 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	17,981,776 ▼ -0.02
Hub Power Co. / Mar 21 The Hub Power Company Limited(HUBC)	14,711,439 ▼ -2.32

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