PSX Highlights of the Day
Company Price Change Change % Volume
HIRATDEF 1.8400 0.3100 20.26 1,152,500
UVIC 6.9900 1.0000 16.69 242,000
STPL 7.2200 1.0000 16.08 6,812,500
FIBLM 3.4000 0.4000 13.33 18,500
GGGL 7.5100 0.8700 13.10 9,352,308
Updated May 13, 2024

Paradox of investments and rates

Paradox of investments and rates
Despite a significant rise in interest rate to 22pc, investment-to-GDP fell by only 2.4pc, highlighting a curious relationship between the two factors.
Updated 13 May, 2024 10:38am

Financing a genocide in Gaza

Financing a genocide in Gaza
Clearly, the US is not applying the Leahy Law with regard to Israel, approving over 100 separate military sales to Israel since it invaded Gaza.
Updated 13 May, 2024 10:10am

Pakistan’s rice-water dilemma

Pakistan’s rice-water dilemma
Govt must look into short to medium term water management as surging rice farming and depleting ground water may lead to serious environment consequences.
Published 13 May, 2024 08:51am

Squeezing the juice industry

Squeezing the juice industry
The packaged fruit juice industry experienced a 45pc plunge in sales in March and April last year after the enhanced FED was imposed.
Published 13 May, 2024 07:32am

Business & Finance

Solar net metering policy discontent

Solar net metering policy discontent
Current electricity pricing regime subsidises wealthy, solar power generating households while shifting cost burden on the grid-dependent citizens.
Published 13 May, 2024 08:55am

Pakistan’s rice-water dilemma

Pakistan’s rice-water dilemma
Govt must look into short to medium term water management as surging rice farming and depleting ground water may lead to serious environment consequences.
Published 13 May, 2024 08:51am

Let optimism and grit prevail

Focusing on IMF-enabled short-term respite remains top-priority instead of long-term, sustainable solutions.
Published 13 May, 2024 08:42am