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Pakistan Institute of Development Economics

PIDE calls for responsible AI adoption

Published 05 Aug, 2026 07:27am

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) has called for building Pakistan’s artificial...

EU remains one of most important export destinations: FPCCI

Published 23 Jul, 2026 05:26am

KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has...

Beyond Rs 13 trillion tax collection!

Published 17 Jul, 2026 05:46am

Every year, immediately after the close of the fiscal year, the nation is presented with a familiar narrative. The...

SBP blames high govt borrowing for diluting tight monetary policy impact

Published 24 Jun, 2026 05:52am

ISLAMABAD: Excessive government borrowing from the banking sector, indirect taxes, and the informal economy dilute...

Pakistan’s savings crisis

Updated 19 Jun, 2026 06:24am

EDITORIAL: One of the more underappreciated aspects of Pakistan’s economic malaise has been the alarming collapse in...

Overcoming fiscal deficit

Published 05 Jun, 2026 05:48am

On June 10, 2026, the federal government will unveil budget for fiscal year (FY) 2026-27 amidst familiar warnings...

Ministries clash over Motor Vehicles Development Bill, 2025

Updated 01 Jun, 2026 09:22am

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) and the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)...

Three primary channels: PIDE report flags ministries’ continued de facto control over regulators

Published 22 May, 2026 07:29am

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) has found that ministries retain pervasive de...

Experts for adaptation of effective industrial policy

Published 07 May, 2026 02:13am

ISLAMABAD: Experts at a seminar emphasised the need for adaptation of an effective industrial policy, which should...

ME conflict disrupts Pakistan’s trade to GCC states, other regions

Updated 27 Mar, 2026 02:46pm

Pakistan Institute of Development Economics says high energy prices could increase Pakistan’s import bill by USD 4.5 billion

23RD MARCH PAKISTAN RESOLUTION DAY: 86th Pakistan Day: Need for fiscal reconstruction

Published 24 Mar, 2026 03:00am

March 23, 2026 marks 86th Pakistan Day. The entire nation hopes that the present hybrid-plus government will strive...

Women exit BISP: PIDE study finds no evidence of decline in household well-being

Published 19 Mar, 2026 06:08am

ISLAMABAD: A research study conducted by the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) found that, contrary...

ME conflict may adversely affect remittances: study

Published 17 Mar, 2026 05:57am

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) has warned that the Middle East (ME) conflict...

Ahsan criticises ‘colonial-era’ education system

Updated 12 Feb, 2026 07:31am

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development, Ahsan Iqbal, on Wednesday criticized the lingering impact...

‘Shrines influence daily life, shaping social ties’

Published 05 Feb, 2026 02:51am

ISLAMABAD: Shrines in Pakistan are not just places of worship and are powerful centres that shape everyday life,...

OPINION: AI at the crossroads: engine of growth or stalled dream?

Updated 18 Dec, 2025 07:11am

Artificial intelligence is no more a science fiction; it is a reality, which is shaping every aspect of life. From...

Nadeem Javaid takes charge as PIDE VC for five-year term

Published 25 Jan, 2025 06:22am

ISLAMABAD: The new Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), Dr Nadeem Javaid...

Minister emphasises PIDE significance as nation’s premier think tank

Published 05 Aug, 2023 06:00am

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal on Friday, while commending the services of the...

Speakers underscore need for implementing economic, development reforms in G-B

Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am

ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a conference, while stressing the need for implementing strategic economic and development...

Regulatory modernisation now under BoI focus: official

Published 09 Dec, 2022 05:58am

ISLAMABAD: The Board of Investment (BoI) is working on regulatory modernisation to remove regulatory bodies that are...

10 million!

Published 24 Jun, 2022 08:59am

It had to be said. This space has questioned many times over the past two or so years since the launch of the grand...

PIDE releases research report on unemployment

Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am

PESHAWAR: Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) has released its latest report on unemployment in the...

‘Opportunities to Excel: Now and the Future’ Four-day conference will be inaugurated tomorrow

Published 21 Nov, 2021 04:19am

PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), Islamabad was hosting the 35th Annual General...

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Aug 13	277.85
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Aug 13	277.65
USD to Japanese Yen / Aug 14	159.27
USD to Swiss Franc / Aug 14	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Aug 14	1.35
Euro to USD / Aug 14	1.15
SOFR % / Aug 14	3.63

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Aug 13	7,798.99
Nasdaq / Aug 13	26,803.03
Dow Jones / Aug 13	53,839.99
India Sensex / Aug 14	77,758.30
Tokyo Nikkei / Aug 14	68,889.01
Hang Seng / Aug 14	25,175.06
FTSE 100 / Aug 14	10,748.76
Germany DAX 30 / Aug 14	26,458.86
France CAC40 / Aug 14	8,654.26

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Aug 13	18,580
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Aug 13	394,749
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Aug 14	81.63
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Aug 14	4,330.09
Cotton US¢/pound / Aug 14	83.44
Petrol/Litre / Aug 15	325.43
Diesel/Litre / Aug 15	383.95

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Gammon Pak / Aug 13 Gammon Pakistan Limited(GAMON)	28.25 ▲ 2.57 (10.01%)
Ideal Dynamics / Aug 13 Ideal Dynamics Limited(IDEAL)	49.13 ▲ 4.47 (10.01%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Aug 13 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	49.58 ▲ 4.51 (10.01%)
Al-Khair Gadoon / Aug 13 Al-Khair Gadoon Limited(AKGL)	79.51 ▲ 7.23 (10%)
Arctic Textile / Aug 13 Arctic Textile Mills Limited(ARCTM)	47.19 ▲ 4.29 (10%)
Aisha Steel (CPS) / Aug 13 Aisha Steel Mills Limited (CPS)(ASLCPS)	114.83 ▲ 10.44 (10%)
Asim Textile / Aug 13 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	90.50 ▲ 8.23 (10%)
Buxly Paints / Aug 13 Buxly Paints Limited(BUXL)	336.04 ▲ 30.55 (10%)
J.A.Textile / Aug 13 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	68.84 ▲ 6.26 (10%)
MACPAC Films / Aug 13 MACPAC Films Limited(MACFL)	73.07 ▲ 6.64 (10%)

Stock	Price
Supernet Tech. / Aug 13 Supernet Technologies Limited(STL)	29.87 ▼ -11.86 (-28.42%)
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Aug 13 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	13.56 ▼ -1.51 (-10.02%)
Universal Ins. / Aug 13 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	20.71 ▼ -2.3 (-10%)
Mughal Energy / Aug 13 Mughal Energy Limited(GEM)(GEMMEL)	27.20 ▼ -2.72 (-9.09%)
Beco Steel Ltd / Aug 13 Beco Steel Limited(BECO)	5.11 ▼ -0.46 (-8.26%)
Tri-Star Mutual / Aug 13 Tri-Star Mutual Fund Limited(TSMF)	17.14 ▼ -1.43 (-7.7%)
Asia Ins. / Aug 13 Asia Insurance Company Limited(ASIC)	39.82 ▼ -3.18 (-7.4%)
ARM Green Industries / Aug 13 ARM Green Industries Limited(ARMG)	55.60 ▼ -4.43 (-7.38%)
Shadman Cotton / Aug 13 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	64.02 ▼ -4.9 (-7.11%)
Pak Tobacco / Aug 13 Pakistan Tobacco Company Limited(PAKT)	1,364.29 ▼ -96.5 (-6.61%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Aug 13 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	247,072,281 ▲ 0.57
Beco Steel Ltd / Aug 13 Beco Steel Limited(BECO)	103,802,064 ▼ -0.46
Pak Refinery / Aug 13 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	40,235,369 ▲ 5.93
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Aug 13 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	39,092,471 ▼ -1.51
WorldCall Telecom / Aug 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	26,025,744 ▲ 0.01
Thatta Cement / Aug 13 Thatta Cement Company Limited(THCCL)	19,608,245 ▲ 3.36
B.O.Punjab / Aug 13 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	16,204,913 ▲ 0.18
Hascol Petrol / Aug 13 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	15,337,298 ▼ -0.48
TPL Properties / Aug 13 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	15,140,554 ▼ -0.31
TPL Corp Ltd / Aug 13 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	14,138,754 ▲ 0.53

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