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‘Economic satire: episode IV: Money in the bank’

Not only is Business Recorder op-ed writer Bakhtiyar Kazmi prolific, he’s widely considered an accomplished...

Published 29 Nov, 2020 02:50am

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Covid-19 situation spiralling out of control?

The country had over 3,000 corona virus positive cases for second day on Thursday. That the situation is highly...

Updated 28 Nov, 2020 03:49am

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Price hikes

Finally, the federal government has to make clear to all the provinces that they are required to deal with the...

Published 27 Nov, 2020 03:08am

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India’s growing belligerence

That India has gone too far insofar as its growing belligerence against Pakistan is concerned is a fact. It has...

Updated 26 Nov, 2020 03:24am

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'Export growth dependent on sale tax refunds'

This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed "Export growth dependent upon sales tax refunds" carried by the newspaper...

Published 25 Nov, 2020 02:56am

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'Voice of the vote'

This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed "Voice of the vote" carried by the newspaper on Monday. She has argued,...

Published 24 Nov, 2020 03:07am

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Peace in Afghanistan in sight

The talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban are said to be close to breaking the deadlock. This is ...

Published 23 Nov, 2020 02:52am

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A culture of meritocracy

The government has announced its what it says a "comprehensive" plan aimed at restructuring PSM, Railways and FBR....

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

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Nine districts of southern Balochistan

This is apropos a Business Recorder "Flawed approach to Balochistan conundrum?" carried in the newspaper yesterday....

Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am

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Wheat production and prices

Wheat is one of the most strategic crops globally, which had always being a big challenge for many governments. In...

Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am

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Public gatherings in the midst of Covid-19

The government has decided not to allow any public meetings following rapid, four-time increase in the coronavirus...

Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am

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‘G-B: rerun of 2018 general elections’

This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed “G-B: rerun of 2018 general elections” carried by the newspaper...

Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am

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India's growing belligerence

India's growing belligerence seems to know no bounds; its troops have been targeting civilian populations, killing...

Published 17 Nov, 2020 02:55am

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Mega development package for Balochistan's nine southern districts

That the PTI government has reached out to the residents of Balochistan in a meaningful manner is a fact. A mega...

Published 16 Nov, 2020 02:46am

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Dialogue with military establishment

This is apropos a Business Recorder new item "Military establishment: Dialogue could be considered from PDM ...

Published 15 Nov, 2020 02:39am

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Rise in sugar price

This is apropos a Business Recorder editorial "The sugar price continues to rise" carried by the newspaper ...

Published 14 Nov, 2020 02:52am

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Malnutrition-induced stunting

It is heartening to note that federal as well as provincial governments have finally decided to launch “Tackling...

Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am

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Probe into Karachi incident

The army’s inquiry into the Karachi incident has recommended the removal of Pakistan Rangers and the ...

Published 12 Nov, 2020 02:50am

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'The people have spoken'

This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed "The people have spoken" carried by the newspaper yesterday. The writer,...

Updated 11 Nov, 2020 03:37am

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Country's debt challenge

This is apropos a Business Recorder editorial "A Chinese favour" carried by the newspaper the other day. Its Leader...

Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am

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Setback to PDM?

It is quite clear that the prospects of multi-party alliance, Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), have been badly...

Updated 09 Nov, 2020 03:18am

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Brain drain

This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed “Accelerating growth and employment” carried by the newspaper on...

Published 08 Nov, 2020 02:55am

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'Pandemic's second wave and oil markets'

This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed "Pandemic's second wave and oil markets" carried by the newspaper...

Updated 07 Nov, 2020 03:00am

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Police court martial?-II

As for the lack of disciple, it is ironical, indeed, that of all people former CCPO Sheikh should be complaining...

Updated 06 Nov, 2020 02:16pm

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Police court martial?-I

Since assumption of office early last month former Lahore Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Umar Sheikh has demonstrated...

Updated 06 Nov, 2020 02:16pm

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Political point-scoring in the midst of pandemic

The government-opposition confrontation has intensified in recent days. Both the sides have been stepping up their...

Published 04 Nov, 2020 02:45am

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Under-utilization of KU's agri land

University of Karachi (KU) is spread over multi acres land, having 4 exit and entry main gates from four different...

Published 03 Nov, 2020 02:50am

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Winter is coming — II

It would immediately force a very severe lockdown all over the country. The economy would be shut down again and a...

Published 02 Nov, 2020 02:52am

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Winter is coming - I

While risk of infection from viruses always rises as winter approaches, this time the situation is made much worse...

Published 01 Nov, 2020 02:50am

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‘Tax potential’

This is apropos a Business Recorder editorial “Tax potential” carried by the newspaper on Wednesday in which the...

Published 30 Oct, 2020 02:54am

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Saudi Pak Leas. / Nov 29 Saudi Pak Leasing Company Limited(SPLC)	1.4000 ▲ 0.20 (16.67%)
Chakwal Spinng / Nov 29 Chakwal Spinning Mills Limited(CWSM)	2.2700 ▲ 0.32 (12.31%)
Media Times / Nov 29 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	1.4200 ▲ 0.17 (12.00%)
Ravi Textile / Nov 29 Ravi Textile Mills Limited(RAVT)	6.4900 ▲ 0.59 (10.00%)
First Pak Modaraba / Nov 29 First Pak Modaraba(PAKMI)	1.7500 ▲ 0.15 (9.37%)
Hum Network / Nov 29 Hum Network Limited(HUMNL)	7.0367 ▲ 0.54 (7.69%)
General Tyre / Nov 29 The General Tyre & Rubber(GTYR)	68.5900 ▲ 5.09 (6.77%)
Artistic Den. / Nov 29 Artistic Denim Mills Limited(ADMM)	83.5800 ▲ 5.08 (6.47%)
Buxly / Nov 29 Buxly Paints Limited(BUXL)	64.4100 ▲ 3.90 (6.45%)
Zephyr Tex / Nov 29 Zephyr Textiles Limited(ZTL)	11.0000 ▲ 0.65 (6.28%)

Stock	Price
EFU Life Assur. / Nov 29 EFU Life Assurance Limited(EFUL)	200.0000 ▼ 0.00 (-9.25%)
ZIL Ltd. / Nov 29 ZIL Limited(ZIL)	108.0000 ▼ 2.00 (-1.85%)
Descon Oxy. / Nov 29 Descon Oxychem Limited(DOL)	32.2300 ▼ 0.32 (-0.56%)
Honda Atlas Car / Nov 29 Honda Atlas Cars (Pakistan) Limited(HCAR)	289.9000 ▼ 2.40 (-0.17%)
Sitara Peroxide / Nov 29 Sitara Peroxide Limited(SPL)	22.0000 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Fatima Fert.Co. / Nov 29 Fatima Fertilizer Company Limited(FATIMA)	28.0000 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
HBL Inv.Fund / Nov 29 HBL Investment Fund(HIFA)	2.8200 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Mian Textile / Nov 29 Mian Textile Industries Limited(MTIL)	8.1500 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
I. C. I. / Nov 29 ICI Pakistan Limited New(ICI)	704.0000 ▼ 4.00 (0.00%)
Fazal Cloth / Nov 29 Fazal Cloth Mills Limited(FZCM)	137.3600 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
Unity Foods / Nov 29 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	25,016,500 ▼ 0.76
TRG Pak. / Nov 29 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	22,762,500 ▼ 4.20
Hum Network / Nov 29 Hum Network Limited(HUMNL)	16,218,500 ▼ 0.54
TPL Corp / Nov 29 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	12,645,500 ▼ 0.44
K-Electric Ltd / Nov 29 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	11,975,000 ▼ 0.14
Pakistan Refinery / Nov 29 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	9,053,500 ▼ 0.75
Maple Leaf / Nov 29 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	8,575,447 ▼ 0.65
Hascol Petroleum / Nov 29 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	8,449,878 ▼ 0.55
Worldcall / Nov 29 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	8,126,500 ▼ 0.07
Fauji Foods / Nov 29 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	5,072,500 ▼ 0.65

Markets →

Forex
World
Econ

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 28	159.50
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 28	159.35
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 28	104.09
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 28	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 28	1.33
Euro to USD / Nov 28	1.20

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 28	3638.35
India Sensex / Nov 28	44149.72
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 28	26644.71
Nasdaq / Nov 28	12205.85
Hang Seng / Nov 28	26894.68
FTSE 100 / Nov 28	6367.58
Dow Jones / Nov 28	29910.37
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 28	13335.68
France CAC40 / Nov 28	5598.18

Indicator	Value
Per Capita Income USD (CPI) / Nov 19	1516.00
Weekly Foreign Reserves / Nov 27	20085.60
GDPGROWTH / Nov 27	1.00
Foreign Debt (PKR billions) / Nov 27	17000.00
Average CPI % / Nov 27	11.11
UK LIBOR % / Nov 28	0.08

Letters

‘Economic satire: episode IV: Money in the bank’

Covid-19 situation spiralling out of control?

Price hikes

India’s growing belligerence

'Export growth dependent on sale tax refunds'

'Voice of the vote'

Peace in Afghanistan in sight

A culture of meritocracy

Nine districts of southern Balochistan

Wheat production and prices

Public gatherings in the midst of Covid-19

‘G-B: rerun of 2018 general elections’

India's growing belligerence

Mega development package for Balochistan's nine southern districts

Dialogue with military establishment

Rise in sugar price

Malnutrition-induced stunting

Probe into Karachi incident

'The people have spoken'

Country's debt challenge

Setback to PDM?

Brain drain

'Pandemic's second wave and oil markets'

Police court martial?-II

Police court martial?-I

Political point-scoring in the midst of pandemic

Under-utilization of KU's agri land

Winter is coming — II

Winter is coming - I

‘Tax potential’

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