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Another cement maker expands solar capacity amid Pakistan’s shift to renewables

Cherat Cement Company Limited (CHCC) has become the latest company to announce an expansion in its renewable...

Published 04 Apr, 2025 01:51pm

Markets

FPCCI urges govt to reverse cut in solar net-metering buyback rate

The country’s apex trade body has voiced strong opposition to the government’s recent decision to reduce the buyback...

Updated 27 Mar, 2025 10:23pm

BR Research

Net metering reforms: Course correction

The solar gold rush in Pakistan was always going to invite a policy response. The numbers alone warranted it. In the...

Published 18 Mar, 2025 07:12am

Markets

Govt reduces buyback rate for solar net-metering electricity to Rs10 per unit

Decision aimed at reducing growing financial burden on grid consumers, according to Finance Division
Revised framework will not apply to existing net-metered consumers until expiration of license or agreement

Updated 13 Mar, 2025 10:59pm

BR Research

Pakistan’s solar bet: Can it break free from imports?

Pakistan’s energy landscape is undergoing a major transformation, with solar power emerging as a key solution to its...

Published 11 Mar, 2025 06:55am

Business & Finance

Challenges facing solar industry highlighted

LAHORE: Engr Syed Faizan Ali Shah, Member of the Prime Minister’s Pakistan Solarization Committee, highlighted key...

Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am

Perspectives

Microfinance solar loans: for Pakistan, this can be a sustainable road ahead

There is an urgent need to address climate change and it has become increasingly clear. With it, the importance of...

Published 29 Jul, 2024 08:23pm

Markets

Hike in prices of solar-powered inverters expected

LAHORE: Excessive panel imports have encouraged aggressive solar power system installations by consumers across the...

Published 15 Jul, 2024 07:22am

Business & Finance

India’s solar output grows at slowest pace in six years in first half of 2024

SINGAPORE: India’s solar power generation grew at the slowest pace in six years in the first half of 2024, an...

Published 04 Jul, 2024 10:58am

Senate panel finalises proposals for changes in finance bill

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue, Saturday, finalised a set of recommendations for...

Updated 23 Jun, 2024 05:48pm

Perspectives

Net-metering: turning up the heat on Pakistani people instead of IPPs

As usual, Pakistan finds itself caught in a quagmire when it comes to its energy policy. Never mind that it added...

Published 23 May, 2024 08:39pm

Markets

Sixth ISEM Pakistan Solar Exhibition & Conference inaugurated

LAHORE: Extremely heartening and vibrant participation from solar industry marked the commencement of the highly...

Published 18 May, 2024 05:45am

Markets

PSA rejects smear campaign, reaffirms commitment to its mission

LAHORE: Pakistan Solar Association (PSA), dedicated to the advancement of renewable energy in Pakistan, reaffirms ...

Published 18 Mar, 2024 04:56am

Business & Finance

Europe’s solar industry warns against tariffs on imports

BRUSSELS: Europe’s solar power industry has warned policymakers not to impose tariffs on imports, amid fears that...

Published 02 Oct, 2023 11:38am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 18	280.70
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 18	280.45
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 17	142.33
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 17	0.82
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 17	1.33
Euro to USD / Apr 17	1.14
UK LIBOR % / Apr 17	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 17	5,282.70
India Sensex / Apr 17	78,553.20
Nasdaq / Apr 17	16,286.45
Hang Seng / Apr 17	21,395.14
FTSE 100 / Apr 17	8,275.66
Dow Jones / Apr 17	39,142.23
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 17	21,205.86
France CAC40 / Apr 17	7,285.86
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 18	34,730.28

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 17	64.68
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 17	16,985
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 17	300,068
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 17	3,326.85
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 17	67.13
Petrol/Litre / Apr 19	254.63
Diesel/Litre / Apr 19	258.64

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
PICIC Ins.Ltd. / Apr 18 PICIC Insurance Limited(PIL)	3.45 ▲ 1 (40.82%)
Universal Ins. / Apr 18 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	10.37 ▲ 1 (10.67%)
Oilboy Energy / Apr 18 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	10.91 ▲ 1 (10.09%)
Popular Islamic / Apr 18 Popular Islamic Modaraba(PIM)	13.70 ▲ 1.25 (10.04%)
Bunnys Limited / Apr 18 Bunnys Limited(BNL)	26.91 ▲ 2.45 (10.02%)
Safe Mix Con.Lt / Apr 18 Safe Mix Concrete Limited(SMCPL)	18.11 ▲ 1.65 (10.02%)
Nimir Resins / Apr 18 Nimir Resins Limited(NRSL)	46.70 ▲ 4.25 (10.01%)
S.S.Oil / Apr 18 S.S.Oil Mills Limited(SSOM)	269.05 ▲ 24.46 (10%)
Pak Gulf Leasing / Apr 18 Pak-Gulf Leasing Company Limited(PGLC)	24.08 ▲ 2.19 (10%)
Indus Dyeing / Apr 18 Indus Dyeing & Manufacturing Co. Limited(IDYM)	129.98 ▲ 11.82 (10%)

Stock	Price
Oilboy Energy(R) / Apr 18 Oilboy Energy Limited(R)(OBOYR2)	0.58 ▼ -0.49 (-45.79%)
Shaheen Ins. / Apr 18 Shaheen Insurance Company Limited(SHNI)	5.80 ▼ -1.37 (-19.11%)
Century Ins. / Apr 18 Century Insurance Company Limited(CENI)	41.20 ▼ -8.62 (-17.3%)
Escorts Bank / Apr 18 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	5.90 ▼ -0.94 (-13.74%)
Tariq Corp.Pref. / Apr 18 Tariq Corporation Limited-Preference Shares(TCORPCPS)	7.40 ▼ -0.89 (-10.74%)
Crescent Fib. / Apr 18 Crescent Fibres Limited(CFL)	45.25 ▼ -5 (-9.95%)
Zephyr Textile / Apr 18 Zephyr Textiles Limited(ZTL)	11.26 ▼ -1.22 (-9.78%)
Idrees Tex. / Apr 18 Idrees Textile Mills Limited(IDRT)	17.20 ▼ -1.85 (-9.71%)
Suraj Cotton / Apr 18 Suraj Cotton Mills Limited(SURC)	119.01 ▼ -12.62 (-9.59%)
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Apr 18 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	12.65 ▼ -1.32 (-9.45%)

Stock	Volume
Sui South Gas / Apr 18 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	38,207,702 ▲ 1.49
Pak Int.Bulk / Apr 18 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	30,924,422 ▲ 0.19
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 18 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	22,825,989 ▲ 0.07
Cnergyico PK / Apr 18 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	17,207,672 ▼ -0.01
Maple Leaf Cement / Apr 18 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	12,780,505 ▲ 0.93
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 18 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	11,578,802 ▲ 0
Pak Elektron / Apr 18 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	10,988,493 ▼ -0.53
Habib Bank / Apr 18 Habib Bank Limited(HBL)	9,338,304 ▼ -5.73
Oilboy Energy(R) / Apr 18 Oilboy Energy Limited(R)(OBOYR2)	9,054,335 ▼ -0.49
B.O.Punjab / Apr 18 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	8,925,360 ▼ -0.09

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