KARACHI – Pakistan State Oil continues to assert its dominance in the energy market as it outperforms the industry, demonstrating its resilience and strength despite the lingering impacts of the pandemic. The market leader reported an all-time high net profit after tax of PKR 11.9 billion in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2021-22 (Q1FY22), a growth of 133% compared to the same period last year.
PSO's Board of Management reviewed the performance of the company together with its subsidiary Pakistan Refinery Limited (PRL) for the first quarter ended September 30, 2021, during the meeting held at PSO House, Karachi on October 28, 2021. The group collectively posted a net profit after tax of PKR 11.7 billion (Q1FY21: PKR 5.2 billion).
PSO’s aggressive market penetration and growth strategy resulted in an increase in market share across its diverse portfolios, achieving substantial volumetric growth compared to the same period last year. A cumulative volume growth of 22.4% in white oil and 40.5% in black oil was witnessed during the period. The company’s market share increased by 2.1% in white oil to 47.7% and by 8.0% in black oil to 64.5%. PSO continued to fast track infrastructural projects to gain operational efficiency and expand its business, adding 13 new outlets to the company’s extensive retail footprint, while also working on rehabilitation and new storages.
“PSO is leading the market by a large margin, delivering a phenomenal performance over and above the industry average. Creating value for our shareholders is key to the long-term resilience and value of our business as we keep sustainability as the cornerstone of our corporate strategy” said Chairman, PSO Board of Management, Mr Zafar I. Usmani.
First-quarter results suggest the outlook for the rest of the financial year remains bright, despite the challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic. "We are keeping the pace high, both operationally and strategically. The record result in the first quarter of the year is clear evidence of our resilience, strength and commitment to serve the nation, keeping our customers at the heart of everything we do." said Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director PSO, Syed Taha.
As a responsible corporate citizen, PSO, through its CSR Trust extended support of PKR 30 million in healthcare, launching a massive nationwide campaign in collaboration with NCOC, inoculating approximately 150,000 citizens in all corners of the country through vaccination centers and mobile vaccination vans. The Board noted that receivables from the power sector and SNGPL increased by PKR 12.4 billion and PKR 17.1 billion compared to June 30, 2021. SNGPL’s receivables increased to PKR 115.7 billion becoming a growing area of concern for PSO’s financial health.
The management expressed sincere gratitude to all stakeholders including customers, the Government of Pakistan, especially the Ministry of Energy, PSO’s Board of Management, employees and shareholders for their continued support.
Daily Pakistan Global Web Desk
KARACHI - Following are the foreign currency exchange rates for US Dollar, Saudi Riyal, UK Pound Sterling, U.A.E. Dirham, European Euro, and other foreign currencies in Pakistan open market on February 03, 2023 (Friday).
Source: Forex Association of Pakistan. (last update 09:00 AM)
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
US Dollar | USD | 271.1 | 271.6 |
Euro | EUR | 298.27 | 298.87 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 335.5 | 336.2 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 73.03 | 73.33 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 71.49 | 71.80 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 188.9 | 191.3 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 712.73 | 720.73 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 200.95 | 203.15 |
China Yuan | CNY | 39.67 | 40.07 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 39.11 | 39.51 |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 34.19 | 34.54 |
Indian Rupee | INR | 3.28 | 3.39 |
Japanese Yen | JPY | 2.5 | 2.54 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 877.76 | 886.76 |
Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 62.83 | 63.43 |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 173.25 | 175.25 |
Norwegians Krone | NOK | 26.76 | 27.09 |
Omani Riyal | OMR | 696.08 | 704.08 |
Qatari Riyal | QAR | 73.62 | 74.32 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 204 | 206 |
Swedish Korona | SEK | 25.61 | 25.91 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 291.69 | 294.19 |
Thai Bhat | THB | 8.15 | 8.3 |
KARACHI – The price of a single tola of 24-karat gold in Pakistan is Rs 212,900 on Friday. The price of 10 grams of 24k gold was recorded at Rs182,530.
Likewise, 10 grams of 22k gold were being traded for Rs167,318 while a single tola of 22-karat gold was being sold at Rs 195,157.
Note: The gold rate in Pakistan is fluctuating according to the international market so the price is never been fixed. The below rates are provided by local gold markets and Sarafa Markets of different cities.
City | Gold | Silver |
Lahore | PKR 212,900 | PKR 2,420 |
Karachi | PKR 212,900 | PKR 2,420 |
Islamabad | PKR 212,900 | PKR 2,420 |
Peshawar | PKR 212,900 | PKR 2,420 |
Quetta | PKR 212,900 | PKR 2,420 |
Sialkot | PKR 212,900 | PKR 2,420 |
Attock | PKR 212,900 | PKR 2,420 |
Gujranwala | PKR 212,900 | PKR 2,420 |
Jehlum | PKR 212,900 | PKR 2,420 |
Multan | PKR 212,900 | PKR 2,420 |
Bahawalpur | PKR 212,900 | PKR 2,420 |
Gujrat | PKR 212,900 | PKR 2,420 |
Nawabshah | PKR 212,900 | PKR 2,420 |
Chakwal | PKR 212,900 | PKR 2,420 |
Hyderabad | PKR 212,900 | PKR 2,420 |
Nowshehra | PKR 212,900 | PKR 2,420 |
Sargodha | PKR 212,900 | PKR 2,420 |
Faisalabad | PKR 212,900 | PKR 2,420 |
Mirpur | PKR 212,900 | PKR 2,420 |
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