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Practical significance of the global security initiative (GSI)

On April 21, 2024, the Global Security Initiative (GSI) celebrated its second anniversary since its launch. This... Published 27 Apr, 2024 08:28pm

Perspectives

Iranian president’s visit: outcomes may be short of expectations, but exchange is significant

The visit of Iranian President Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi to Pakistan has perhaps, partially repaired the trust that... Published 24 Apr, 2024 08:44pm

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Ivy Leagues, so-called ‘anti-semitism’ and the US

American higher learning institutions are at an inflection point. Last week, prestigious Columbia University – the... Updated 23 Apr, 2024 10:54pm

Pakistan’s investment pitch deck: fix security issues and terrorism

“The menace of terrorism is again rearing its ugly head, threatening our nation’s security as well as regional peace...

‘Canadian dream’: is it really as appealing for Pakistanis as it used to be?

Popularised by the best-seller, Epic America (1931), the term American dream became synonymous with the story of...

From vulnerability to opportunity: climate diplomacy for a Pakistan-GCC sustainable future

Climate change poses an existential threat to Pakistan and the Middle Eastern countries. Its disastrous...

Global events and effects on Pakistan’s inflation

When the Muslim world was celebrating Eid, global capital markets were shaken, and aftershocks expected. Although...

What’s in store as India prepares for Lok-Sabha elections 2024

A blood-stained Eid in Gaza will be remembered

Gwadar flooding: govt should take climate change more seriously

Islamabad's Sunday Bazaar reveals city's diverse socioeconomic landscape

BFA 2024 concludes on sanguine note despite challenges

Themed as ‘Asia and the World: Common Challenges, Shared Responsibilities’, the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) annual... Published 31 Mar, 2024 10:02pm

How tech is transforming SDGs into reality

Working for a tech firm, I find many opportunities to delve into the impact that our work has on the globe today. As... Published 27 Mar, 2024 03:21pm

For Gaza’s children, Eid will be amid death and destruction

Muslim children will be celebrating Eid at the end of the holy month of Ramadan. They will go for Eid prayers with... Published 24 Mar, 2024 06:05pm

Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline: a case that deserves greater attention

The first 80 kilometers of the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project have been approved for development inside... Published 22 Mar, 2024 01:07am

Economic agenda: Pakistan will continue walking on a tightrope

After months of political volatility in Pakistan, the dust finally settled over the formation of a new government. A... Published 18 Mar, 2024 10:18am

Never has an economic roadmap been more important in Pakistan

It was in June 2022 that Pakistan’s CPI-based inflation figure topped 20%. It has since then stood stubbornly at... Updated 13 Mar, 2024 12:18pm

2024 may not serve the climate cause well

If 2023 wasn’t a good year for climate change, 2024 may not be any better – for those who wanted to hear some good... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:53pm

The new coalition and the way forward

When it comes to the outlook of Pakistan’s political sphere, there are questions on whether stability or... Published 05 Mar, 2024 06:15pm

Beware the Ides of March

The expression ‘Beware the Ides of March’ was used in renowned playwright William Shakespeare’s epic Julius Caesar.... Published 03 Mar, 2024 03:24pm

Challenges and opportunities in Pakistan’s real estate Sector

Pakistan’s once-booming real estate sector is facing a crisis, with declining home values and skyrocketing interest... Published 01 Mar, 2024 12:06pm

Longer working hours, productivity: there is no correlation

We have a lot to thank the Industrial Revolution for including innovations, efficiency, and the infamous 9am-5pm... Published 27 Feb, 2024 06:38pm

IT sector will not flourish with frequent social media/internet blockage

If the government of Pakistan wants to see the IT sector flourish and its exports to line up – the government must... Published 23 Feb, 2024 05:14pm

Key takeaways from the 15th edition of KLF

The latest edition of the Karachi Literature Festival (KLF) wrapped on Sunday, bringing together speakers and... Updated 19 Feb, 2024 11:53pm

Reimagining Pakistan’s academic pedagogy

In a world driven by knowledge and innovation, the importance of a competitive education system cannot be overstated... Published 15 Feb, 2024 07:42pm

Government-transition and PSX performance

More than 1/4th of the total market capitalisation of companies listed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange was added in... Updated 12 Feb, 2024 04:01pm

Pakistan’s next premier: another case of political uncertainty

Riggings and fraud allegations surrounding the election results in Pakistan have sparked widespread attention and... Published 11 Feb, 2024 11:47pm

General Elections 2024: a job well done by the caretaker govt?

The caretaker government had one job – hold timely, free/fair elections – and that was put to the test today. To... Published 09 Feb, 2024 12:11am

Pakistan didn’t default, but its citizens certainly did

Floods came and destroyed our homes — there was little we could do, we were told. We managed to endure, and tried to... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:28pm

The manifesto monitor

Manifestoes are a contract between political parties and the voters, and parties are bound to deliver on it.... Published 07 Feb, 2024 09:01pm

Economy: a difficult road ahead as well

On February 8, 2024, nearly 129 million Pakistanis will exercise their right to vote in what will be the 14th... Published 07 Feb, 2024 01:22am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 30	278.40
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 30	278.20
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 30	156.75
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 30	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 30	1.25
Euro to USD / Apr 30	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 29	5116.17
Nasdaq / Apr 29	15983.08
Dow Jones / Apr 29	38386.09
India Sensex / Apr 30	75020.21
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 30	38337.50
Hang Seng / Apr 30	17733.21
FTSE 100 / Apr 30	8175.09
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 30	18100.97

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 29	209105
Petrol/Litre / Apr 30	293.94
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 30	82.43
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 30	20000
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 30	2326.07
Diesel/Litre / Apr 30	290.38

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 30 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 30 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 30 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 30 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 30 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 30 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 30 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 30 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 30 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 30 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 30 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 30 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 30 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 30 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 30 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 30 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 30 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 30 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Apr 30 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Apr 30 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Apr 30 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Apr 30 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Apr 30 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Apr 30 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 30 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 30 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Apr 30 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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