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POL 1HFY17: A turnaround in volumes and price

FY17 is likely to turn out better than the previous couple of years for the oil and gas exploration and production companies due to rebound in crude oil prices.

Published 30 Jan, 2017 11:47am

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Access to medicines

Drug pricing has always been a sensitive topic.

Published 30 Jan, 2017 11:39am

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Despite higher than expected earnings growth in 1HFY17, Attock Petroleum Limited (PSX: APL) share prices went down as there was swift selling; the shareholders most probably did not take the Rs15 per share dividend news well.

Published 30 Jan, 2017 11:38am

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National Refinery looking up

National Refinery Limited (PSX: NRL) posted its 1HCY17 result last Friday which saw a decrease in company revenue by 4 percent and a corresponding fall in cost of sales of 5 percent.

Published 30 Jan, 2017 11:37am

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Attock Refinery Limited

Attock Refinery Limited (PSX: ATRL) posted its 1HFY17 result last Friday which saw the companys unconsolidated result witnessing significant growth as compared to the corresponding period last year.

Published 30 Jan, 2017 11:08am

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Danger: Trump walks his talk

Candidate Trump had confounded many a mind.

Published 27 Jan, 2017 09:21am

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Inclusive Development Index: Devil is in the details

What is inclusive growth? Google it, and you get this: Inclusive growth is a concept that advances equitable opportunities for economic participants during economic growth with benefits incurred by every section of society The focus is primarily on equity

Published 27 Jan, 2017 09:20am

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Lucky Cement 1HYFY17: solid as ever

Lucky Cement (PSX: LUCK) announced its result for the second quarter of financial year 2017.

Published 27 Jan, 2017 09:20am

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HCAR: Top of its game

As predicted, Honda Atlas Cars (PSX: HCAR) financial statements have started showing a resounding green after the launch of its new 10th generation, Honda Civic and is outperforming by a wide margin since this time last year.

Published 27 Jan, 2017 09:18am

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50,000 index: A bubble in the making?

Confidence is the name of the game; and liquidity is the trigger.

Published 26 Jan, 2017 07:56am

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CPEC's softer side

Earlier this week, this column inquired how Pakistani firms and individuals should prepare for the countrys Chinese future.

Published 26 Jan, 2017 07:52am

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On PSDP spending

The federal spending on the Rs800 billion public sector development programme (PSDP) has picked pace in last couple of months.

Published 26 Jan, 2017 07:50am

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Power for Gwadar

The focal point of the much-hyped China Pak Economic Corridor (CPEC) is the port city of Gwadar.

Published 26 Jan, 2017 07:49am

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Talking trade numbers

Once again, exports offer no reprieve with most export items registering a decline in the first half of FY17.

Published 25 Jan, 2017 10:28am

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Exciting times for ICI Pakistan Limited

ICI Pakistan Limited (PSX: ICI) has had more than a couple of goodies in its bag lately, keeping its shareholders excited, and its share price beating he benchmark index.

Published 25 Jan, 2017 10:27am

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JDW's sweet 1Q

For the first quarter ended December 2016, JDW Sugar Mills (PSX: JDWS) performance has been phenomenal.

Published 25 Jan, 2017 06:35am

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International Steels 2QFY17: Flying high

International Steel Limited (PSX: ISL) announced its result for the second quarter of fiscal year 2017.

Published 25 Jan, 2017 06:34am

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New firm data: Reading the pulse of economy

Congratulations! Green shoots are visible in the economy.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 07:09am

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Tractor Exports: Incentives needed

The exports situation of the country is dire to say the least and any contributions that give a boost to waning exports should be welcomed.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 07:07am

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The feel good factor

Pakistans economy went through a patch of low growth and high inflation era (FY08-14) mired with bleak security situation and energy shortages.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 06:54am

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Gearing up for CPEC

The Planning Commissions silence over CPECs transparency issue is growing, even as critique by public economists and businesses mounts by the day, and mushrooming anecdotal evidence suggests that a strategic fog is filling up the space.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 06:53am

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BISP: Reach out the right way

Pakistans flagship social safety net (SSN), the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), has been in the spotlight lately.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 06:53am

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Textile exports year end

With the export package announced, one may hope that the latter half of fiscal 17 brings some improvement.

Published 24 Jan, 2017 06:52am

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PSX: steel-ing the show

The third week of January was a volatile one for the investors at the Pakistan Stock Exchange with wild swings from the onset.

Published 23 Jan, 2017 07:05am

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MPCL up in 1HFY17

Mari Petroleum Company Limited (PSX: MPCL) has given a couple of good news recently; it is looking to diversify into power generation, planning a 400MW gas-fired plant in southern Punjab as per media reports.

Published 23 Jan, 2017 07:03am

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Oops! Current Account slipping again

Increase in current account deficit portends mounting pressure on the balance of payment position, and unfortunately, it is just doing that amid all out efforts to keep the external account beefed up.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 07:37am

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Human agency

The recently released World Banks policy research report on the politics of development cites some interesting studies done at the intersection of politics and economics in Pakistan.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 07:37am

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Cement's expansions bonanza

This is potentially cement industrys golden periodor from the looks of it, the sweet beginnings of a golden period.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 07:36am

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Inequality: An alternative approach?

The debate about rising levels of wealth and income inequality has been at the center stage of election campaigns as well as policy makers and think tanks.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 07:35am

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PSM: Of ambitious revivals

The government's prime economic focus is to sustain stable external account till the elections.

Updated 09 Nov, 2017 01:52pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 25	278.52
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 25	278.32
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 25	155.60
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 25	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 25	1.25
Euro to USD / Apr 25	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 24	5070.63
Nasdaq / Apr 24	15712.75
Dow Jones / Apr 24	38460.92
India Sensex / Apr 25	73780.80
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 25	37628.48
Hang Seng / Apr 25	17264.90
FTSE 100 / Apr 25	8077.84
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 25	17994.97

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 23	21035
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 23	213220
Petrol/Litre / Apr 25	293.94
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 25	83.02
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 25	2325.45
Diesel/Litre / Apr 25	290.38

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 25 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 25 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 25 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 25 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 25 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 25 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 25 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 25 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 25 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 25 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 25 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 25 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 25 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 25 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 25 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 25 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 25 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 25 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Apr 25 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Apr 25 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Apr 25 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Apr 25 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Apr 25 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Apr 25 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 25 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 25 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Apr 25 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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