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Benazir Income Support Programme

PARTLY FACETIOUS: IK deserves praise

“The Khan seemed happy with the Chaudharys — father and son.” “The Khan has done what no man before him has...

Published 02 Aug, 2022 05:36am

Editorials

KP budget 2022-23

EDITORIAL: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) budget 2022-23 was expected to emphasise the signature programmes launched ...

Published 15 Jun, 2022 05:47am

Targeted subsidy for motorcyclists under consideration: Price differential claims on petrol, HSD increase substantially

ISLAMABAD: A proposal is under consideration of the Petroleum Division and Benazir Income Support Programme for...

Updated 03 May, 2022 09:07am

Pakistan

PM directs re-inclusion of BISP beneficiaries

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed the re-inclusion of eligible persons into Benazir...

Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am

Business & Finance

Analysts optimistic about govt’s chances of reviving economy

LAHORE: Praising the resolve of incumbent government to revive the economy, analysts expressed optimism that the new...

Published 24 Apr, 2022 05:36am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Money without a rise in productivity is not good

“So The Khan’s diplomacy is to accuse America of a regime change through cash disbursements.” “Ha ha.”...

Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am

Editorials

Debt stock position

EDITORIAL: Irrespective of claims of borrowing only to repay loans incurred by previous corrupt governments, the...

Published 11 Apr, 2022 05:23am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Do we have a jury in Pakistan?

“I am apolitical…” “Congratulations! You are perhaps the only animal in this country who is apolitical...

Published 09 Apr, 2022 04:39am

Pakistan

Case against ex-BISP chairperson adjourned till Apr 18

ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Monday adjourned Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) case against former...

Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: There’s always bad with the good

“So what’s with this hype about vote of no-confidence?” “Why don’t you just enjoy its fallout.”...

Published 05 Mar, 2022 04:10am

Opinion

Partly Facetious: He was asked to leave because he was gaining weight

“So it all boils down to the same o, same o.” “I don’t get you, if you are implying that The Khan has not...

Published 26 Jan, 2022 04:42am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: What actually constitutes ‘high-level meeting’?

“So all are predicting doom for The Khan…why are you laughing? I thought you are a Khanzadah…” “The Khan...

Published 25 Dec, 2021 05:02am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: The upcoming raise in ‘administered’ prices

“So is there anything, anything at all that we, the public, can look forward to, and let me educate you as to what...

Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am

Editorials

Blame game

EDITORIAL: Inter-ministerial coordination and cooperation, the hallmark of smooth government functioning, appears to...

Published 06 Oct, 2021 04:17am

Editorials

Taming inflationary expectations

EDITORIAL: As inflation continues to be the single most persistently worrisome indicator for the general public ...

Published 09 Sep, 2021 03:56am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Learning the ropes

“So who is giving The Khan lessons on the economy?” “The Khan has a wary eye on the economy and I would have...

Published 04 Sep, 2021 06:04am

Pakistan

BISP clarification

ISLAMABAD: The spokesperson for BISP while clarifying the news item appeared in Business Recorder on August 11, 2021...

Published 12 Aug, 2021 04:34am

Editorials

Package to ease inflation

EDITORIAL: Prime Minister Imran Khan in his televised interaction with the general public by telephone on Sunday...

Published 03 Aug, 2021 04:35am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Khan’s Ehsaas

“So issuing Eurobonds at over 6 percent for 5 years, over 7 percent for 10 years and over 8 percent for 15 years ...

Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am

Editorials

Debt challenge

EDITORIAL: Domestic debt and liabilities rose to 26.75 trillion rupees by end May 2021 against 23.87 trillion rupees...

Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am

Ehsaas Kafalat: ECC approves indexation policy

ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved indexation policy that...

Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am

Opinion

Cautious optimism or justified pessimism?

The Finance Bill 2021 with federal budget will be unveiled today. Will it bring relief for the unemployed, ...

Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am

Pakistan

Govt disburses Rs 180bn among 14.9m beneficiaries during COVID-19: Senate told

He said the scope of Ehsaas program has been expanded to provide assistance to the disadvantaged segments of the society.

Published 03 Jun, 2021 06:18pm

Business & Finance

IMF hails govt’s determination to enhance BISP spending

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) appreciated the government’s determination to enhance spending on...

Updated 09 Apr, 2021 09:19am

Pakistan

Senate body informed: 4.5m benefiting under Benazir Income Support Programme

ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety was informed that 4.5 million people...

Updated 16 Feb, 2021 09:36am

ADB, WB praise govt response to Covid-19 challenge

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan responded immediately to pandemic-stricken poor through Emergency Cash Transfer Programme and...

Published 10 Feb, 2021 04:12am

Pakistan

BISP corruption reference: Court to indict ex-BISP chief Farzana Raja, others

The accountability court has summoned the accused to appear in the hearing for indictment on February 15
Farzana Raja and other accused are facing charges of Rs540 million corruption in BISP funds

Published 19 Jan, 2021 01:20pm

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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