Author: Faisal Shahnawaz

  • Ripple to PKR, USD on September 19, 2022

    Ripple to PKR, USD on September 19, 2022

    KARACHI: The exchange rate of Ripple (XRP) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) and US Dollar (USD) on September 19, 2022.

    One Ripple (XRP) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) is Rs80.81 on September 19, 2022 at 08:50 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST), in the open exchange market. The rate of Ripple has been calculated and compared with the rate Rs80.67 at closing on September 18, 2022.

    The rate of Ripple in US Dollar (USD) is $0.36 on September 19, 2022 at 08:50 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST), in the open exchange market. The rate of Ripple has been calculated and compared with the rate of $0.36 at closing on September 18, 2022.

    READ MORE: Ripple to PKR, USD on September 18, 2022

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    Bitcoin to PKR, USD on September 19, 2022

    KARACHI: The exchange rate of Bitcoint (BTC) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) and US Dollar (USD) on September 19, 2022.

    One Bitcoin (BTC) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) is Rs4,168,110.07 on September 19, 2022 at 08:50 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST), in the open exchange market. The rate of Bitcoin has been calculated and compared with the rate Rs4,313,171.15 at closing on September 18, 2022.

    The rate of Bitcoin in US Dollar (USD) is $18,773.67 on September 19, 2022 at 08:50 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST) in the open exchange market. The rate of Bitcoin has been calculated and compared with the rate $19,436.17 at closing on September 18, 2022.

    READ MORE: Bitcoin to PKR, USD on September 18, 2022

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    Dogecoin to PKR, USD on September 19, 2022

    KARACHI: The exchange rate of Dogecoin (DOGE) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) and US Dollar (USD) on September 19, 2022.

    One Dogecoin to PKR is Rs112.91 on September 19, 2022 at 08:50 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST), in the open exchange market. The rate of Dogecoin has been calculated and compared with the rate Rs12.75 at closing on September 18, 2022.

    The rate of Dogecoin in US Dollar (USD) is $0.06 on September 19, 2022 at 08:50 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST), in the open exchange market. The rate of Dogecoin has been calculated and compared with the rate $0.06 at closing on September 18, 2022.

    READ MORE: Dogecoin to PKR, USD on September 18, 2022

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    Disclaimer: All data and information are provided for informational purposes only. The data has not been provided for trading purposes or financial, investment, tax, legal, accounting, or other advice. In the case of trading, it is advised to consult your broker or financial representative to verify pricing before executing any trade. The exchange rate does not constitute investment advice. Further, it is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any security or financial product.

  • Dogecoin to PKR, USD on September 19, 2022

    Dogecoin to PKR, USD on September 19, 2022

    KARACHI: The exchange rate of Dogecoin (DOGE) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) and US Dollar (USD) on September 19, 2022.

    One Dogecoin to PKR is Rs112.91 on September 19, 2022 at 08:50 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST), in the open exchange market. The rate of Dogecoin has been calculated and compared with the rate Rs12.75 at closing on September 18, 2022.

    The rate of Dogecoin in US Dollar (USD) is $0.06 on September 19, 2022 at 08:50 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST), in the open exchange market. The rate of Dogecoin has been calculated and compared with the rate $0.06 at closing on September 18, 2022.

    READ MORE: Dogecoin to PKR, USD on September 18, 2022

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    Ripple to PKR, USD on September 19, 2022

    KARACHI: The exchange rate of Ripple (XRP) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) and US Dollar (USD) on September 19, 2022.

    One Ripple (XRP) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) is Rs80.81 on September 19, 2022 at 08:50 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST), in the open exchange market. The rate of Ripple has been calculated and compared with the rate Rs80.67 at closing on September 18, 2022.

    The rate of Ripple in US Dollar (USD) is $0.36 on September 19, 2022 at 08:50 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST), in the open exchange market. The rate of Ripple has been calculated and compared with the rate of $0.36 at closing on September 18, 2022.

    READ MORE: Ripple to PKR, USD on September 18, 2022

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    Bitcoin to PKR, USD on September 19, 2022

    KARACHI: The exchange rate of Bitcoint (BTC) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) and US Dollar (USD) on September 19, 2022.

    One Bitcoin (BTC) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) is Rs4,168,110.07 on September 19, 2022 at 08:50 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST), in the open exchange market. The rate of Bitcoin has been calculated and compared with the rate Rs4,313,171.15 at closing on September 18, 2022.

    The rate of Bitcoin in US Dollar (USD) is $18,773.67 on September 19, 2022 at 08:50 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST) in the open exchange market. The rate of Bitcoin has been calculated and compared with the rate $19,436.17 at closing on September 18, 2022.

    READ MORE: Bitcoin to PKR, USD on September 18, 2022

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    Disclaimer: All data and information are provided for informational purposes only. The data has not been provided for trading purposes or financial, investment, tax, legal, accounting, or other advice. In the case of trading, it is advised to consult your broker or financial representative to verify pricing before executing any trade. The exchange rate does not constitute investment advice. Further, it is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any security or financial product.

  • Bitcoin to PKR, USD on September 18, 2022

    Bitcoin to PKR, USD on September 18, 2022

    KARACHI: The exchange rate of Bitcoint (BTC) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) and US Dollar (USD) on September 18, 2022.

    One Bitcoin (BTC) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) is Rs4,746,525.71 on September 18, 2022 at 09:08 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST), in the open exchange market. The rate of Bitcoin has been calculated and compared with the rate Rs4,725,055.71 at closing on September 17, 2022.

    The rate of Bitcoin in US Dollar (USD) is $20,035.99 on September 18, 2022 at 09:08 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST) in the open exchange market. The rate of Bitcoin has been calculated and compared with the rate $19,945.36 at closing on September 17, 2022.

    READ MORE: Bitcoin to PKR, USD on September 17, 2022

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    Ripple to PKR, USD on September 18, 2022

    KARACHI: The exchange rate of Ripple (XRP) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) and US Dollar (USD) on September 18, 2022.

    One Ripple (XRP) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) is Rs87.63 on September 18, 2022 at 09:08 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST), in the open exchange market. The rate of Ripple has been calculated and compared with the rate Rs83.03 at closing on September 17, 2022.

    The rate of Ripple in US Dollar (USD) is $0.37 on September 18, 2022 at 09:08 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST), in the open exchange market. The rate of Ripple has been calculated and compared with the rate of $0.35 at closing on September 17, 2022.

    READ MORE: Ripple to PKR, USD on September 17, 2022

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    Dogecoin to PKR, USD on September 18, 2022

    KARACHI: The exchange rate of Dogecoin (DOGE) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) and US Dollar (USD) on September 18, 2022.

    One Dogecoin to PKR is Rs14.59 on September 18, 2022 at 09:08 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST), in the open exchange market. The rate of Dogecoin has been calculated and compared with the rate Rs14.38 at closing on September 17, 2022.

    The rate of Dogecoin in US Dollar (USD) is $0.06 on September 18, 2022 at 09:08 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST), in the open exchange market. The rate of Dogecoin has been calculated and compared with the rate $0.06 at closing on September 17, 2022.

    READ MORE: Dogecoin to PKR, USD on September 17, 2022

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    Disclaimer: All data and information are provided for informational purposes only. The data has not been provided for trading purposes or financial, investment, tax, legal, accounting, or other advice. In the case of trading, it is advised to consult your broker or financial representative to verify pricing before executing any trade. The exchange rate does not constitute investment advice. Further, it is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any security or financial product.

  • Ripple to PKR, USD on September 18, 2022

    Ripple to PKR, USD on September 18, 2022

    KARACHI: The exchange rate of Ripple (XRP) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) and US Dollar (USD) on September 18, 2022.

    One Ripple (XRP) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) is Rs87.63 on September 18, 2022 at 09:08 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST), in the open exchange market. The rate of Ripple has been calculated and compared with the rate Rs83.03 at closing on September 17, 2022.

    The rate of Ripple in US Dollar (USD) is $0.37 on September 18, 2022 at 09:08 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST), in the open exchange market. The rate of Ripple has been calculated and compared with the rate of $0.35 at closing on September 17, 2022.

    READ MORE: Ripple to PKR, USD on September 17, 2022

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    Dogecoin to PKR, USD on September 18, 2022

    KARACHI: The exchange rate of Dogecoin (DOGE) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) and US Dollar (USD) on September 18, 2022.

    One Dogecoin to PKR is Rs14.59 on September 18, 2022 at 09:08 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST), in the open exchange market. The rate of Dogecoin has been calculated and compared with the rate Rs14.38 at closing on September 17, 2022.

    The rate of Dogecoin in US Dollar (USD) is $0.06 on September 18, 2022 at 09:08 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST), in the open exchange market. The rate of Dogecoin has been calculated and compared with the rate $0.06 at closing on September 17, 2022.

    READ MORE: Dogecoin to PKR, USD on September 17, 2022

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    Bitcoin to PKR, USD on September 18, 2022

    KARACHI: The exchange rate of Bitcoint (BTC) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) and US Dollar (USD) on September 18, 2022.

    One Bitcoin (BTC) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) is Rs4,746,525.71 on September 18, 2022 at 09:08 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST), in the open exchange market. The rate of Bitcoin has been calculated and compared with the rate Rs4,725,055.71 at closing on September 17, 2022.

    The rate of Bitcoin in US Dollar (USD) is $20,035.99 on September 18, 2022 at 09:08 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST) in the open exchange market. The rate of Bitcoin has been calculated and compared with the rate $19,945.36 at closing on September 17, 2022.

    READ MORE: Bitcoin to PKR, USD on September 17, 2022

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    Disclaimer: All data and information are provided for informational purposes only. The data has not been provided for trading purposes or financial, investment, tax, legal, accounting, or other advice. In the case of trading, it is advised to consult your broker or financial representative to verify pricing before executing any trade. The exchange rate does not constitute investment advice. Further, it is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any security or financial product.

  • Dogecoin to PKR, USD on September 18, 2022

    Dogecoin to PKR, USD on September 18, 2022

    KARACHI: The exchange rate of Dogecoin (DOGE) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) and US Dollar (USD) on September 18, 2022.

    One Dogecoin to PKR is Rs14.59 on September 18, 2022 at 09:08 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST), in the open exchange market. The rate of Dogecoin has been calculated and compared with the rate Rs14.38 at closing on September 17, 2022.

    The rate of Dogecoin in US Dollar (USD) is $0.06 on September 18, 2022 at 09:08 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST), in the open exchange market. The rate of Dogecoin has been calculated and compared with the rate $0.06 at closing on September 17, 2022.

    READ MORE: Dogecoin to PKR, USD on September 17, 2022

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    Ripple to PKR, USD on September 18, 2022

    KARACHI: The exchange rate of Ripple (XRP) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) and US Dollar (USD) on September 18, 2022.

    One Ripple (XRP) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) is Rs87.63 on September 18, 2022 at 09:08 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST), in the open exchange market. The rate of Ripple has been calculated and compared with the rate Rs83.03 at closing on September 17, 2022.

    The rate of Ripple in US Dollar (USD) is $0.37 on September 18, 2022 at 09:08 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST), in the open exchange market. The rate of Ripple has been calculated and compared with the rate of $0.35 at closing on September 17, 2022.

    READ MORE: Ripple to PKR, USD on September 17, 2022

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    Bitcoin to PKR, USD on September 18, 2022

    KARACHI: The exchange rate of Bitcoint (BTC) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) and US Dollar (USD) on September 18, 2022.

    One Bitcoin (BTC) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) is Rs4,746,525.71 on September 18, 2022 at 09:08 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST), in the open exchange market. The rate of Bitcoin has been calculated and compared with the rate Rs4,725,055.71 at closing on September 17, 2022.

    The rate of Bitcoin in US Dollar (USD) is $20,035.99 on September 18, 2022 at 09:08 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST) in the open exchange market. The rate of Bitcoin has been calculated and compared with the rate $19,945.36 at closing on September 17, 2022.

    READ MORE: Bitcoin to PKR, USD on September 17, 2022

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    Disclaimer: All data and information are provided for informational purposes only. The data has not been provided for trading purposes or financial, investment, tax, legal, accounting, or other advice. In the case of trading, it is advised to consult your broker or financial representative to verify pricing before executing any trade. The exchange rate does not constitute investment advice. Further, it is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any security or financial product.

  • Weekly Review: PKR free fall to haunt stock market

    Weekly Review: PKR free fall to haunt stock market

    KARACHI: The continuous decline in rupee value is likely to haunt the stock market during the next week as analysts forecast range bound activity.

    The analysts at Arif Habib Limited said that the market is likely range bound in the upcoming week amid concerns over Pakistani Rupee (PKR) depreciation and inflation.

    READ MORE: Stocks remain range bound on PKR erosion

    That said, valuations across the board particularly in blue-chips have reached attractive levels.

    The benchmark KSE-100 index of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) is currently trading at a PER of 4.2x (2023) compared to Asia Pac regional average of 12.2x while offering a dividend yield of 9.8 per cent versus 2.8 per cent offered by the region

    The market remained range bound this week on the back of weak economic indicators and political uncertainty.

    The official foreign exchange reserves of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) declined to $8.62 billion this month, putting further pressure on the PKR which continued to weaken against greenback to settle at PKR 236.84 (down by PKR 3.8 per cent WoW).

    READ MORE: Stocks shed 240 points on continuous PKR devaluation

    Moreover, there was an 8 per cent growth in remittances this month increasing to $2.7 billion from $2.5 billion in the previous month. Furthermore, FATF concluded its onsite visit to Pakistan on Wednesday.

    Overall the market remained lackluster. The market closed at 41,679 points, losing 269points (down by 0.64 per cent) WoW.

    Sector-wise negative contributions came from i) Commercial Bank (172 points), ii) Fertilizer (89 points), iii) Cement (76 points), iv) Oil & Gas Exploration Companies (75 points) and v) Food & Personal Care Products (43 points).

    Whereas, sectors which contributed positively were i) Technology & Communication (231 points), ii) Power Generation & Distribution (55 points), and Automobile Assembler (29 points).

    READ MORE: Stocks end flat in volatile trading session

    Scrip-wise negative contributors were HBL (81 points), FFC (54 points), MEBL (35 points), PPL (28 points) and HMB (24 points). Meanwhile, scrip-wise positive contribution came from TRG (248 points), HUBC (51 points), UBL (25 points), MTL (24 points) and COLG (18 points).

    Foreigners buying was witnessed this week, clocking in at $13.8 million compared to a net sell of $2.82 million last week. Major buying was witnessed in Technology ($11.0 million) and other sectors ($3.1 million).

    READ MORE: Stock market gains 139 points amid weak sentiments

    On the local front, selling was reported by Insurance ($8.5 million) followed by Mutual Funds ($3.6 million). Average volumes clocked in at 183 million shares (up by 32 per cent WoW) while average value traded settled at $30 million (up by 46 per cent WoW).

  • Bitcoin to PKR, USD on September 17, 2022

    Bitcoin to PKR, USD on September 17, 2022

    KARACHI: The exchange rate of Bitcoint (BTC) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) and US Dollar (USD) on September 17, 2022.

    One Bitcoin (BTC) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) is Rs4,725,055.71 on September 17, 2022 at 11:00 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST), in the open exchange market. The rate of Bitcoin has been calculated and compared with the rate Rs4,673,099.90 at closing on September 16, 2022.

    The rate of Bitcoin in US Dollar (USD) is $19,945.36 on September 17, 2022 at 11:00 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST) in the open exchange market. The rate of Bitcoin has been calculated and compared with the rate $19,748.84 at closing on September 16, 2022.

    READ MORE: Bitcoin to PKR, USD on September 16, 2022

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    Ripple to PKR, USD on September 17, 2022

    KARACHI: The exchange rate of Ripple (XRP) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) and US Dollar (USD) on September 17, 2022.

    One Ripple (XRP) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) is Rs83.03 on September 17, 2022 at 11:00 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST), in the open exchange market. The rate of Ripple has been calculated and compared with the rate Rs76.80 at closing on September 16, 2022.

    The rate of Ripple in US Dollar (USD) is $0.35 on September 17, 2022 at 11:00 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST), in the open exchange market. The rate of Ripple has been calculated and compared with the rate of $0.32 at closing on September 16, 2022.

    READ MORE: Ripple to PKR, USD on September 16, 2022

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    Dogecoin to PKR, USD on September 17, 2022

    KARACHI: The exchange rate of Dogecoin (DOGE) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) and US Dollar (USD) on September 17, 2022.

    One Dogecoin to PKR is Rs14.38 on September 17, 2022 at 11:00 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST), in the open exchange market. The rate of Dogecoin has been calculated and compared with the rate Rs13.96 at closing on September 16, 2022.

    The rate of Dogecoin in US Dollar (USD) is $0.06 on September 17, 2022 at 11:00 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST), in the open exchange market. The rate of Dogecoin has been calculated and compared with the rate $0.06 at closing on September 16, 2022.

    READ MORE: Dogecoin to PKR, USD on September 16, 2022

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    Disclaimer: All data and information are provided for informational purposes only. The data has not been provided for trading purposes or financial, investment, tax, legal, accounting, or other advice. In the case of trading, it is advised to consult your broker or financial representative to verify pricing before executing any trade. The exchange rate does not constitute investment advice. Further, it is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any security or financial product.

  • Ripple to PKR, USD on September 17, 2022

    Ripple to PKR, USD on September 17, 2022

    KARACHI: The exchange rate of Ripple (XRP) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) and US Dollar (USD) on September 17, 2022.

    One Ripple (XRP) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) is Rs83.03 on September 17, 2022 at 11:00 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST), in the open exchange market. The rate of Ripple has been calculated and compared with the rate Rs76.80 at closing on September 16, 2022.

    The rate of Ripple in US Dollar (USD) is $0.35 on September 17, 2022 at 11:00 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST), in the open exchange market. The rate of Ripple has been calculated and compared with the rate of $0.32 at closing on September 16, 2022.

    READ MORE: Ripple to PKR, USD on September 16, 2022

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    Dogecoin to PKR, USD on September 17, 2022

    KARACHI: The exchange rate of Dogecoin (DOGE) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) and US Dollar (USD) on September 17, 2022.

    One Dogecoin to PKR is Rs14.38 on September 17, 2022 at 11:00 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST), in the open exchange market. The rate of Dogecoin has been calculated and compared with the rate Rs13.96 at closing on September 16, 2022.

    The rate of Dogecoin in US Dollar (USD) is $0.06 on September 17, 2022 at 11:00 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST), in the open exchange market. The rate of Dogecoin has been calculated and compared with the rate $0.06 at closing on September 16, 2022.

    READ MORE: Dogecoin to PKR, USD on September 16, 2022

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    Bitcoin to PKR, USD on September 17, 2022

    KARACHI: The exchange rate of Bitcoint (BTC) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) and US Dollar (USD) on September 17, 2022.

    One Bitcoin (BTC) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) is Rs4,725,055.71 on September 17, 2022 at 11:00 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST), in the open exchange market. The rate of Bitcoin has been calculated and compared with the rate Rs4,673,099.90 at closing on September 16, 2022.

    The rate of Bitcoin in US Dollar (USD) is $19,945.36 on September 17, 2022 at 11:00 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST) in the open exchange market. The rate of Bitcoin has been calculated and compared with the rate $19,748.84 at closing on September 16, 2022.

    READ MORE: Bitcoin to PKR, USD on September 16, 2022

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    Disclaimer: All data and information are provided for informational purposes only. The data has not been provided for trading purposes or financial, investment, tax, legal, accounting, or other advice. In the case of trading, it is advised to consult your broker or financial representative to verify pricing before executing any trade. The exchange rate does not constitute investment advice. Further, it is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any security or financial product.

  • Dogecoin to PKR, USD on September 17, 2022

    Dogecoin to PKR, USD on September 17, 2022

    KARACHI: The exchange rate of Dogecoin (DOGE) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) and US Dollar (USD) on September 17, 2022.

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  • Experts stress rehabilitating education infrastructure in floods hit areas

    Experts stress rehabilitating education infrastructure in floods hit areas

    ISLAMABAD: The educationists and experts had conversation on September 16, 2022 to stress on rehabilitating and rebuilding the education infrastructure destroyed in the floods.

    The conversation was organized virtually by the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training’s STEAM Policy Unit.

    The senior education expert and author of “Teachers, Bureaucracy, and Politicians,” Javed Ahmed Malik said: “From our conversations with the Punjab Education Department, we know that it takes around Rs12 million to rebuild one school. This means we need a whopping Rs216 billion to rebuild 18,000 schools destroyed in the recent floods.”

    READ MORE: Sindh exempts tax on services provided for flood relief

    Strong public-private partnership models, development and implementation of a comprehensive remedial and accelerated learning program, and international commitment to rebuild the destroyed educational infrastructure on war footing were some of the solutions put forward by the experts to ensure nimble access to education for the displaced children.

    Focusing on the infrastructural damages and the looming specter of learning losses, international Education Activist, Moiz Hussain shared, “From the initial reports, over 3.5 million children have been affected by the floods. The biggest challenge we faced during the Covid-19 pandemic was the learning losses due to prolonged school closures. We are once again facing the same challenge since most school buildings are in no condition to accommodate students anytime soon.”

    Drawing from past precedents of rehabilitating and rebuilding the education infrastructure after a natural calamity, Head of the STEAM Policy Unit, Salman Naveed Khan pointed out that the process was often considerably slow and even staggered. He said that, “The reconstruction of the last lot of schools destroyed in the 2005 earthquake was completed only last year in 2021. If we take this as a benchmark, it will take us 16 to 17 years to rebuild the 18,000 schools which were destroyed in the recent floods.”

    READ MORE: SBP allows flood relief donations through home remittance channel

    Multi-media journalist Amber Shamsi lamented the system’s inability to learn from the past. “It seems we haven’t learned anything at all from the earthquake in 2005 and the floods in 2010-11. We are once again racking our brains to reinvent the wheel when so many solutions can be extracted from the calamities that we went through less than two decades ago.”

    The need to include climate education in the curriculum also came under discussion as an important long-term strategy. “If we do not teach our children about climate change, problem-solving and decision-making skills from an early age then we will never be able to protect ourselves from the catastrophic impacts of climate change,” commented television anchorperson Zarrar Khuhro.

    Fozia Parveen, Assistant Professor at The Agha Khan University, however, stressed that climate education should not merely be taken as information about natural disasters, and pollution, but should come hand-in-hand with practical skills which can effectively help a community protect itself during a crisis caused by climate change.

    READ MORE: FBR directs speedy clearance of flood relief goods

    Adding to this, Arooj Khalid, Senior Project Officer at Science Fuse shared, “During our science activities in schools in Balochistan, female students eagerly told us about the impact of climate change on their lives. If provided the right information and skills at the school level, these students can help their communities rise above the challenge.”

    The recent floods that have left almost 70 per cent of Pakistan’s landmass submerged under water, displaced close to 33 million people, and taken thousands of precious lives have also left the country’s fragile education system in tatters.

    STEAM Pakistan is an initiative of the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, which aims to enhance secondary-school-aged students’, especially girls’ access to science, technology, engineering, arts, and maths education across the country.