Shahbaz Ashraf

Explainer: What's happening with MARI Petroleum stocks?
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Explainer: What's happening with MARI Petroleum stocks?

Nukta breaks down what MARI does, why its share price reached so high, and why there a correction

Pakistan's captive power plants dilemma: risk losing exports or IMF deal
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Pakistan's captive power plants dilemma: risk losing exports or IMF deal

Nukta explains why the government is considering suspending gas supply to captive power plants and what the risks and benefits of the move can be

December inflation expected at 3.98%; Monetary easing to continue
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December inflation expected at 3.98%; Monetary easing to continue

Lowest inflation readings in almost 80 months strengthen the case for another 150-200 basis points interest rate cut on December 16th.

Low valuations, various positives — Breaking down HBL's performance at PSX
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Low valuations, various positives — Breaking down HBL's performance at PSX

Is the bank an underwhelming performer or an undiscovered gem? Watch the analysis to find out

Pakistan's conventional banks to benefit whereas Islamic banks to take a dent on earnings
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Pakistan's conventional banks to benefit whereas Islamic banks to take a dent on earnings

SBP revises minimum deposit rules for financial institutions and mandates profit sharing for Islamic banks

Are the Pakistani rupee’s volatile days truly behind it?
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Are the Pakistani rupee’s volatile days truly behind it?

Nukta explores why the PKR has been stable for months and analyzes its future trajectory