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Politics, cash, fame: what motivates climate change deniers

Right-wing ideologues funded by fossil fuels, fame-seeking narcissists and doubt mongers monetising their content ...

Published 01 Feb, 2023 05:58am

Opinion

Politics and character

Perhaps many who enter the arena of politics with none or little appreciation of the “Risks” they are likely to...

Published 14 Jan, 2023 06:22am

Editorials

More uncertainty is assured

EDITORIAL: Punjab hasn’t been able to settle down ever since the fall of the PTI (Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf)...

Published 14 Jan, 2023 06:22am

Markets

Meltdown at PSX: Marred by political upheaval, KSE-100 falls below key 40,000 barrier

Benchmark index loses 2.8% as analysts cite rising political noise and vulnerable economic situation as reasons behind the selling pressure

Updated 20 Dec, 2022 05:29pm

Pakistan

Former ISI chief Gen Faiz Hameed says no plans to enter politics

Former director general of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed (retired) on Friday...

Updated 16 Dec, 2022 07:36pm

Pakistan

Azam Swati arrested by FIA

Court sends PTI leader on 2-day physical remand

Published 13 Oct, 2022 02:14pm

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: A little leak can sink a big ship

“Leak as in our politics has assumed a starring role…” “You have heard the proverb haven’t you, that a...

Published 30 Sep, 2022 05:52am

Pakistan

‘Important decision will be made in October’: Rashid says elections 'need of the hour'

Former interior minister says politicians not understanding the problems of the common man

Updated 25 Sep, 2022 01:57pm

Markets

New historic low: Rupee plummets further, closes at 236.02 against US dollar

Pressure on currency due to number of factors including concerns over balance-of-payments, political uncertainty

Updated 27 Jul, 2022 09:21pm

BR Research

No cure for poor timing?

It’s a coincidence from hell that Pakistan’s economy and politics are regressing simultaneously, and at an...

Published 27 Jul, 2022 09:07am

Opinion

No martial law is on its way

Benazir Bhutto was never a communist or Marxist per se. Nor was her illustrious late father Zulfikar Ali Bhutto ...

Published 20 May, 2022 05:42am

Pakistan

Keep army out of politics in country’s best interest: ISPR

Unsubstantiated, defamatory, and provocative statements are extremely damaging, says the military’s media wing

Updated 08 May, 2022 09:30pm

Business & Finance

Engagement with IMF ‘remains strong’, says Dr Baqir

State Bank of Pakistan governor says goal is to complete the work that is necessary to draw the remaining $3 billion from the Washington-based lender

Updated 11 Apr, 2022 05:38pm

Perspectives

Economy on the back-burner: some difficult decisions needed

The ongoing political turmoil in Pakistan only added to the woes of an already battered economy, which is faced with...

Published 08 Apr, 2022 03:58am

Markets

Political uncertainty rattles Pakistan equities, KSE-100 falls 777 points

Sectors dragging benchmark index down include banking, technology and communication and oil and gas exploration

Updated 19 Mar, 2022 01:02pm

Pakistan

JI chief says PTI is not different from PML-N, PPP

LAHORE: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Sirajul Haq said the politics of JI has aimed to fight against the corrupt system...

Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am

World

Philippines' Duterte says will retire from politics

MANILA: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Saturday he will not run for vice president in 2022 and will ...

Published 02 Oct, 2021 02:21pm

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Khan was ferocious pacer, no medium pacer or spinner

"The Khan was a paceman not a spinner." "Spinners are short, not that tall, and they are kind of rotund and..." ...

Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am

Pakistan

‘No compromise to be made on quality’ Buzdar for completing uplift schemes within time frame

LAHORE: Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar while issuing directions to all concerned for completing the development...

Published 09 Jun, 2021 03:29am

Pakistan

Opposition’s politics halting development: governor

LAHORE: Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar Sunday said that the opposition’s politics is halting the...

Published 17 May, 2021 06:14am

World

US envoy Kerry calls pope ‘powerful voice’ on climate

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis is a "convincing moral authority" in the fight against climate change, the US' special...

Updated 16 May, 2021 10:40am

Govt to lift ban on TLP?

ISLAMABAD: The government on Friday decided to lift the ban on Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan (TLP) after it was...

Published 01 May, 2021 03:28am

Pakistan

Govt committed to provide relief through various programs: Shehryar

He said the government wanted accountability across the board against all corrupt and plunderers to wipe out the menace of corruption and money laundering.

Published 16 Apr, 2021 10:20pm

Perspectives

Demystifying Public Policy in Pakistan

Globally, the elected governments are voted to power on the basis of the priorities enshrined in their manifestos....

Published 13 Apr, 2021 07:57pm

Opinion

US voting law debates stoke tussle over airline tax breaks

Airlines are bracing for challenges to tax breaks they receive from US states as a result of wading in to a ...

Published 10 Apr, 2021 04:35am

Opinion

Partly Facetious: Politics a big gamble

“There is something about overplaying one’s hands that leads you to defeat.” “I am not sure which card game...

Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am

World

Myanmar junta slaps Suu Kyi with new charges

YANGON: Myanmar's ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi faces fresh corruption charges from the ruling junta that...

Updated 19 Mar, 2021 09:34am

Pakistan

Nasir condemns ink throwing incident

KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Information Syed Nasir Hussain Shah Monday strongly condemned the incident of throwing...

Published 16 Mar, 2021 04:43am

Opinion

Partly Facetious: The elephant in the room

"You heard of a business cycle?"

Published 13 Mar, 2021 04:28am

Pakistan

Punjab govt greets PM on securing vote of confidence

LAHORE: The Punjab government on Saturday congratulated Prime Minister Imran Khan on securing his vote of confidence...

Updated 07 Mar, 2021 10:31am

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Feb 5 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Feb 5 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	352 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Feb 5 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Feb 5 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Feb 5 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Feb 5 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	65.61 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Feb 5 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	386.75 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Feb 5 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Feb 5 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	6.39 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Feb 5 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	55.48 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Feb 5 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Feb 5 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	352 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Feb 5 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Feb 5 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Feb 5 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Feb 5 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	65.61 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Feb 5 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	386.75 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Feb 5 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Feb 5 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	6.39 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Feb 5 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	55.48 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
Hub Power Co. / Feb 5 The Hub Power Company Limited(HUBC)	7,912,174 ▼ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Feb 5 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	7,490,206 ▼ 0.00
Dewan Motors / Feb 5 Dewan Farooque Motors Limited(DFML)	5,698,000 ▼ 0.00
Gul Ahmed / Feb 5 Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Limited(GATM)	4,995,028 ▼ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Feb 5 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	4,832,816 ▼ 0.00
TRG Pak Ltd / Feb 5 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	4,574,299 ▼ 0.00
Lotte Chemical / Feb 5 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	3,805,565 ▼ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Feb 5 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	3,686,127 ▼ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Feb 5 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	3,499,066 ▼ 0.00
Nishat Chun.Pow. / Feb 5 Nishat Chunian Power Limited(NCPL)	3,492,000 ▼ 0.00

Markets →

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Feb 3	277.17
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Feb 3	278.67
USD to Japanese Yen / Feb 3	131.19
USD to Swiss Franc / Feb 3	0.93
Pound Sterling to USD / Feb 3	1.21
Euro to USD / Feb 3	1.08
UK LIBOR % / Feb 3	4.30

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Feb 3	4136.48
India Sensex / Feb 3	60841.88
Tokyo Nikkei / Feb 3	27509.46
Nasdaq / Feb 3	12006.96
Hang Seng / Feb 3	21660.47
FTSE 100 / Feb 3	7901.80
Dow Jones / Feb 3	33926.01
Germany DAX 30 / Feb 3	15546.43
France CAC40 / Feb 3	7233.94

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Feb 3	73.39
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Feb 3	22235
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Feb 3	208500
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Feb 3	1864.97
Cotton US¢/pound / Feb 3	85.43

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