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Partly Facetious: The Punjab chief minister

Published 29 Sep, 2026 04:48am

ANJUM ibrahim “I was incensed on behalf of Chief Minister Punjab.” “The Visionary should not have tweeted, he could...

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Associate member is just one rung down the immediate heirs

Published 26 Sep, 2026 05:19am

“It’s been a long time since I heard those two critical words from the Minister for State for Interior Talal...

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Dar sahib-led foreign office being trained in colloquial English?

Published 25 Sep, 2026 05:45am

“Anti-Netanyahu speeches at the eighty first United Nations General Assembly….” “But policy has not changed.” “The...

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Dar getting much greater coverage than PM?

Published 24 Sep, 2026 05:47am

“I don’t understand. Why did Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif take Khwaja Asif with him and not the Information...

PARTLY FACETIOUS: The police of a province comes under the chief minister

Published 23 Sep, 2026 06:05am

“The Lady took my advice!” “Which lady?” “The Chief Minister Punjab.” “The only person she listens to is her daddy...

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Containers blockading the intent of protesters to blockade

Published 22 Sep, 2026 05:15am

“It was a very forceful statement by none other than the Interior Minister – the government will not, let me write...

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Maryam presented a defense in anger and that’s never a good idea

Published 19 Sep, 2026 04:55am

“Madam Chief Minister did not take my advice!” “She presented a defense in anger and that’s never a good idea.” “I...

PARTLY FACETIOUS: The speed breakers and the strike breakers

Published 18 Sep, 2026 05:15am

“I want to ask a question from the container owners.” “What? Why they allow their containers to be used as strike...

PARTLY FACETIOUS: A hat is definitely not an apple

Published 15 Sep, 2026 07:51am

“So what’s up?” “The meeting between Gulf countries and Iran scheduled for yesterday has been cancelled and…” “How...

PARTLY FACETIOUS: President Trump also reneges on promises

Published 12 Sep, 2026 05:46am

“Why don’t they learn from President Trump.” “The change in laws that govern US elections have yet to be passed...

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Protocol is prerogative of the influential

Published 11 Sep, 2026 06:00am

“So it’s the same as the difference between… between….protocol and security.” “The two are inextricably linked in...

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Shehbaz Sharif has a very bad back…

Published 10 Sep, 2026 06:53am

“So what do you reckon? Is he sitting on the fence?” “Who are you referring to? From where I am sitting the entire...

PARTLY FACETIOUS: ‘Neither a borrower nor a lender be’

Published 09 Sep, 2026 05:39am

“So how do you define human rights violations?” “Depends on which side of the table you are sitting.” “A rectangular...

PARTLY FACETIOUS: ‘If I re-sit an examination it means what?’

Published 08 Sep, 2026 06:01am

“When you use the prefix re what does that mean?” “The Interior Minister and Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board...

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Doesn’t the President have his own plane?

Published 05 Sep, 2026 04:59am

“There is nobody left here but us chickens.” “I am not sure which city or country you are referring to, but our...

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Naqvi sahib has decided to turn domestic cricket around

Published 04 Sep, 2026 05:29am

“He stood tall amongst all.” “Our Field Marshal….” “Not that I disagree, but that’s not who I was referring to.”...

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Continuity is a function of the Deep State

Published 03 Sep, 2026 05:39am

“Oooopsy daisy.” “Oh so a minor mistake not a major blunder right?” “Right. And before you put your foot in your...

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Trump has been following our leaders’ actions

Updated 02 Sep, 2026 05:49am

“I like President Trump, and perhaps we should replicate some of his policies.” “You have to get in line – he is...

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Our ministers don’t resign come what may

Published 01 Sep, 2026 04:49am

“It’s not cricket!” “If you wear more than one hat then be prepared for some confusion – don’t look so dumb. I mean...

PARTLY FACETIOUS: A Spare is a spare for a short period

Published 28 Aug, 2026 07:18am

“To be or not to be.” “Yep that guy knew what he was talking about.” “You should be more respectful about a man who...

PARTLY FACETIOUS: You say tomato the US way and I say tomaato the UK way

Published 22 Aug, 2026 04:59am

“The Spare is moving back to the UK.” “What?” “Prince Harry his much maligned wife Meghan Markle and their two kids...

PARTLY FACETIOUS: An Ambassador trumps a Charge d’ Affaires

Published 21 Aug, 2026 05:34am

“Was that the US response to our formal request?” “I don’t think US has responded yet?” “What?” “The Finance...

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Zardari is not well, Nawaz has platelet issue, Shehbaz is cancer survivor, and …

Updated 20 Aug, 2026 07:00am

“I reckon our top leadership must learn from Western leaders.” “I thought you were focused on Western leaders...

PARTLY FACETIOUS: There must be no new provinces?

Updated 19 Aug, 2026 05:41am

“Can you define politics?” “Depends on where you are.” “Perhaps in years past but at present it depends on the...

PARTLY FACETIOUS: A new world order is taking shape

Published 18 Aug, 2026 05:07am

“I am confused.” “The world is evolving – a new world order is taking shape but is not yet a ground reality so….”...

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Interior minister has credentials to be PM?

Published 13 Aug, 2026 02:16am

“Uh oh.” “You know no one gets to meet the Supreme Leader.” “Excuse me?” “Interior Minister will only get an...

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Mian sahib has surpassed President Trump in cherishing family values

Published 12 Aug, 2026 06:04am

“President Trump is an off-ramp kind of guy.” “And that means exactly what?” “Well if a frontal approach does not...

PARTLY FACETIOUS: ‘Buoyancy’ in focus

Published 04 Jul, 2026 02:29am

“Buoyancy is extremely important.” “I can’t swim, so for me….” “Hey I wasn’t referring to buoyancy as applicable to...

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Has-been and has-beens

Published 03 Jul, 2026 05:13am

“What does; one has-been, say to; another has-been?” “How dare you call me a has-been. I am still an active member...

PARTLY FACETIOUS: ‘The Shawshank Redemption’?

Published 02 Jul, 2026 05:45am

“There was an escape from Adiala jail…” “Don’t go there.” “Why not? It’s a maximum security prison and….” “I warn...

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Sep 29	277.32
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Sep 29	277.12
USD to Japanese Yen / Sep 30	157.03
USD to Swiss Franc / Sep 30	0.83
Pound Sterling to USD / Sep 30	1.32
Euro to USD / Sep 30	1.13
SOFR % / Sep 28	3.90

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Sep 29	7,670.84
Nasdaq / Sep 29	26,797.54
Dow Jones / Sep 29	51,349.92
India Sensex / Sep 30	72,729.39
Tokyo Nikkei / Sep 30	66,728.56
Hang Seng / Sep 30	24,534.37
FTSE 100 / Sep 30	10,714.17
Germany DAX 30 / Sep 30	25,546.29
France CAC40 / Sep 30	8,055.71

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Sep 29	18,780
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Sep 29	374,945
Petrol/Litre / Sep 30	387.54
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Sep 30	89.69
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Sep 30	4,309.98
Diesel/Litre / Sep 30	402.24
Cotton US¢/pound / Sep 30	79.18

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Colony Tex.Mills Ltd / Sep 30 Colony Textile Mills Limited(CTM)	7.26 ▲ 1 (15.97%)
Kohinoor Spinning / Sep 30 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	5.73 ▲ 0.77 (15.52%)
Lse Spac-I Ltd. / Sep 30 Lse Spac-I Limited(SPAC1)	20.41 ▲ 1.86 (10.03%)
Tri-Star Mutual / Sep 30 Tri-Star Mutual Fund Limited(TSMF)	16.57 ▲ 1.51 (10.03%)
Sindh Modaraba / Sep 30 Sindh Modaraba(SINDM)	33.28 ▲ 3.03 (10.02%)
Ghazi Fabrics / Sep 30 Ghazi Fabrics International Limited(GFIL)	26.38 ▲ 2.4 (10.01%)
Asim Textile / Sep 30 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	113.96 ▲ 10.36 (10%)
Dadex Eternit / Sep 30 Dadex Eternit Limited(DADX)	150.32 ▲ 13.67 (10%)
First Punjab Modaraba / Sep 30 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	29.04 ▲ 2.64 (10%)
Oilboy Energy / Sep 30 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	18.59 ▲ 1.69 (10%)

Stock	Price
Ashfaq Textile / Sep 30 Ashfaq Textile Mills Limited(ASHT)	50.57 ▼ -5.62 (-10%)
Ghani Chemworld Limited(PRS) / Sep 30 Ghani Chemworld Limited(PRS)(GCWLPRS)	118.83 ▼ -13.16 (-9.97%)
Burj Clean Energy Modaraba / Sep 30 Burj Clean Energy Modaraba(GEM)(GEMBCEM)	11.25 ▼ -1.15 (-9.27%)
The Thal Ind.Corp. / Sep 30 The Thal Industries Corporation Limited(TICL)	918.13 ▼ -92.07 (-9.11%)
Pakistan Services / Sep 30 Pakistan Services Limited(PSEL)	1,019.63 ▼ -99.15 (-8.86%)
Mandviwala / Sep 30 Mandviwala Mauser Plastic Industries(MWMP)	77.07 ▼ -7.14 (-8.48%)
S.G.Power / Sep 30 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	23.41 ▼ -1.84 (-7.29%)
D.M. Corporation / Sep 30 D.M. Corporation Limited(DMC)	165.33 ▼ -11.63 (-6.57%)
Cordoba Logistics / Sep 30 Cordoba Logistics & Ventures Limited(CLVL)	28.32 ▼ -1.94 (-6.41%)
EMCO Industries / Sep 30 Emco Industries Limited(EMCO)	32.10 ▼ -1.93 (-5.67%)

Stock	Volume
Pak Int.Bulk / Sep 30 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	73,446,994 ▲ 0.11
Kohinoor Spinning / Sep 30 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	58,387,095 ▲ 0.77
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Sep 30 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	50,882,891 ▼ -0.09
Cnergyico PK / Sep 30 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	28,308,841 ▲ 0.03
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Sep 30 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	21,823,804 ▲ 1.27
Arif Habib Corp / Sep 30 Arif Habib Corporation Limited(AHCL)	17,873,579 ▲ 0.1
Pak Refinery / Sep 30 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	17,817,038 ▲ 0.45
WorldCall Telecom / Sep 30 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	17,431,935 ▼ -0.01
S.G.Power / Sep 30 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	16,575,953 ▼ -1.84
F. Nat.Equities / Sep 30 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	14,238,200 ▲ 0

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