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Equities surge past 134,000 points in record-breaking week

KARACHI: The stock market continued its bullish run for the second straight week, crossing the 134,000-point threshold amid strong macroeconomic...

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Muhammad Kashif

PSX extends rally, settles above 134,000

KARACHI: The Pakis­tan Stock Exchange extended its bullish momentum on Friday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index breaching yet another milestone to...

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Muhammad Kashif

PSX hits new peak on earnings optimism

KARACHI: After a day’s pause, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) resumed its record-breaking momentum on Thursday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index...

12.07.2025 20

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Muhammad Kashif

PSX snaps eight-session record-setting spree

KARACHI: The eight-session bull run at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) came to an end on Wednesday as investors resorted to profit-taking at...

11.07.2025 10

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Muhammad Kashif

PSX hits all-time high amid volatile session

KARACHI: The Pakis­tan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its record-breaking streak for the eighth consecutive session on Tuesday, as the benchmark...

10.07.2025 9

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Muhammad Kashif

PSX delivers stellar weekly gains amid macroeconomic stability

Source: Arif Habib Ltd KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) commenced the new fiscal year on a bullish note, as the KSE-100 index posted a...

07.07.2025 50

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Muhammad Kashif

PSX crosses 131,000 on economic optimism

KARACHI: The Pakis­tan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its record-setting rally for the sixth consecutive session on Friday, with the benchmark KSE-100...

06.07.2025 20

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Muhammad Kashif

PSX extends record rally on robust buying

KARACHI: The Pakis­tan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its record-setting rally into the fifth consecutive session on Thursday, with the benchmark...

05.07.2025 10

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Muhammad Kashif

PSX ends FY25 at record high on China loan boost

KARACHI: The Pakis­tan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended the final session of the outgoing fiscal year on a bullish note, with the benchmark KSE-100 index...

02.07.2025 10

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Muhammad Kashif

PSX hits record high as Mideast ceasefire drives relief rally

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed the outgoing week on a bullish note, with the benchmark KSE-100 index surging 3.6 per cent...

30.06.2025 20

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Muhammad Kashif

PSX falters on profit-taking, year-end selling

KARACHI: The Pakis­tan Stock Exchange (PSX) reversed its upward trajectory on Thursday after two days of gains, as investors opted for profit-taking...

28.06.2025 10

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Muhammad Kashif

Stocks gain on improving investor confidence

KARACHI: The Pakis­tan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its rally on Wednesday, mirroring global market trends and buoyed by easing geopolitical...

27.06.2025 10

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Muhammad Kashif

PSX plunges 3,855 points on geopolitical jitters

KARACHI: The Pakis­tan Stock Exchange (PSX) endured a sharp sell-off on Monday, as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East—sparked by...

25.06.2025 10

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Muhammad Kashif

PSX slides 1.7pc amid Middle East tensions

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) concluded a turbulent week on a bearish note, as geopolitical tensions — particularly in the Middle East...

23.06.2025 20

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Muhammad Kashif

PSX flat as regional tensions erase early gains

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended Thursday’s session with a slight gain, as the benchmark KSE-100 index edged up by 21 points to...

22.06.2025 10

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Muhammad Kashif

Bears drag index further lower in volatile session

KARACHI: After a brief bullish start driven by the government’s approval of a circular debt settlement plan, the stock market came under selling...

21.06.2025 10

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Muhammad Kashif

PSX tumbles 1,505 points on geopolitical tensions

KARACHI: The stock market continued its bearish trend on Tuesday, driven by disappointing news regarding the current account deficit and escalating...

20.06.2025 10

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Muhammad Kashif

Stocks post modest gains amid geopolitical tensions

KARACHI: Despite limited excitement surrounding the Monetary Policy Committee meeting later in the day, the stock market on Monday experienced buying...

18.06.2025 10

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Equities turn bullish as ‘positive’ budget sparks value hunting

KARACHI: A status quo in capital gains tax (CGT) and dividend rates increased equity investor optimism, as the overall thrust of the federal budget...

16.06.2025 10

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Muhammad Kashif

Stocks falter after crossing 126,500-point barrier

KARACHI: After reac­h­­­ing an unprecedented peak above 126,500 in ear­ly trade on Thursday, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) suffered marginal...

14.06.2025 10

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Positive triggers continue to drive bullish momentum at PSX

KARACHI: A series of positive triggers continued to drive bullish momentum at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), which scaled an all-time high in two...

08.06.2025 30

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PSX falters after IMF calls for strict compliance

KARACHI: On the eve of long Eidul Azha break, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced extreme volatility as the benchmark KSE index briefly...

07.06.2025 10

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Muhammad Kashif

Bulls toss PSX to record above 120,400

KARACHI: The anno­uncement of strong projections for economic growth and development spending for the upcoming fiscal year propelled the Pakistan...

05.06.2025 10

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Muhammad Kashif

Stocks falter after breaching 120,000-barrier

KARACHI: The Pakis­tan Stock Exchange (PSX) snapped its three-session winning streak as investors indulged in profit-taking towards end of the...

04.06.2025 10

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Muhammad Kashif

PSX recovers 7.5pc in May despite a brief war with India

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) attracted renewed buying interest across all sectors following the easing of geopolitical tensions and...

02.06.2025 50

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Muhammad Kashif

Equities begin flirting with 120,000 barrier

KARACHI: The Pakis­tan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its upward trajectory as clarity emerged regarding the unveiling of the federal budget for the...

01.06.2025 20

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Muhammad Kashif

Stocks turn bullish on easing tensions

KARACHI: Amid easing geopolitical tensions and strong anticipation of relief for the agriculture sector in the upcoming budget, the stock market...

31.05.2025 10

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Muhammad Kashif

Equities eke out gains on value-hunting

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) halted its three-day losing streak on Tuesday, posting modest gains on some value-hunting. However, the...

29.05.2025 10

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Muhammad Kashif

PSX turns bearish as investors fear ‘unfriendly’ IMF-driven budget

KARACHI: After an unprecedented relief rally in post-ceasefire week, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) came under renewed selling pressure, forcing...

26.05.2025 10

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Muhammad Kashif

Stocks drift lower on budget-related concerns

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its downward trend due to growing concerns about proposed tax measures in the upcoming federal...

25.05.2025 10

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Muhammad Kashif

Stocks lose 718 points on budget uncertainty

KARACHI: The Pakis­tan Stock Exchange (PSX) faltered on Tuesday on economic concerns after the International Mone­tary Fund (IMF) attached new...

22.05.2025 10

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Muhammad Kashif

PSX loses 6,939 points in jittery week amid border skirmishes

KARACHI: Amid escalating tensions between nuclear-armed neighbours following India’s unlawful missile strikes against civilians early Wednesday,...

12.05.2025 10

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Muhammad Kashif

PSX takes record plunge amid security unrest

KARACHI: Bloodbath continued on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) for the second straight day as the index suffered the largest-ever plunge, causing...

10.05.2025 10

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Muhammad Kashif

Stocks trim early losses on late buying decision

KARACHI: The sentiment on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained bearish as panicky investors continued to reduce their holdings amid ongoing...

07.05.2025 10

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Muhammad Kashif

PSX tumbles as border tensions turn investors jittery

KARACHI: Rising tensions between nuclear-armed neighbours kept investors nervous, leading them to reduce their positions amid fears of full-scale war....

05.05.2025 10

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Muhammad Kashif

PSX snaps bullish momentum in a jittery week

KARACHI: Geopolitical tensions, a downward revision in growth forecasts by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and a weaker rupee due to declining...

28.04.2025 10

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Muhammad Kashif

Pakistani shares partially recover overnight losses

KARACHI: Volatility continued on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday due to escalating tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbours following...

27.04.2025 10

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Muhammad Kashif

PSX loses 1,204 points after IMF trims forecast

KARACHI: Renewed concerns about Pakistan’s economic outlook and rising geopolitical tensions caused a wave of panic selling by cautious investors,...

25.04.2025 10

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Muhammad Kashif

Stocks manage modest gains in choppy trade

KARACHI: After an extensive buying spree overnight, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced selling pressure on Tuesday but eked out gains to...

24.04.2025 10

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Muhammad Kashif

Equities resume recovery drive amid easing tariff tensions

KARACHI: After experiencing significant losses in the preceding week due to global uncertainty stemming from the tariff impositions by the US against...

21.04.2025 20

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Muhammad Kashif

Record March surplus fuels rally on PSX

KARACHI: Despite overnight concerns regarding a contraction in Large-Scale Manufacturing and decreasing foreign exchange reserves, the Pakistan Stock...

19.04.2025 10

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Muhammad Kashif

Index loses 755 points on LSM contraction

KARACHI: The continued contraction in big industry output shattered investor confidence, causing the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) to snap its...

18.04.2025 10

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Muhammad Kashif

Stocks extend gains on economic optimism

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its recovery drive for the second straight day on Tuesday as investors indulged in value-hunting...

17.04.2025 10

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Muhammad Kashif

Stocks tumble 1,336 points after China raises tariffs

KARACHI: After a spectacular overnight rally triggered by Donald Trump’s decision to pause the enforcement of reciprocal tariffs for 90 days,...

13.04.2025 20

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Muhammad Kashif

PSX falters after crossing 120,000-barrier

KARACHI: Despite an ongoing global market downturn triggered by Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, the Pakistan Stock Exch­ange (PSX) extended its rally...

06.04.2025 20

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Muhammad Kashif

Corporate profits down 1pc in 2024

KARACHI: The profits of the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) fell one per cent to Rs1.62 trillion in 2024 from Rs1.64tr in 2023,...

04.04.2025 10

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Muhammad Kashif

IMF deal drives ‘positive March’ after two bearish months

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed its first positive month of the calendar year 2025 after two bearish months thanks to a...

30.03.2025 10

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Muhammad Kashif

Stocks stay flat ahead of long Eid break

KARACHI: Following an overnight celebration of reaching a Staff-Level Agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Pakistan Stock...

29.03.2025 10

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Muhammad Kashif

Equities resume record-setting spree in robust week

KARACHI: A positive review of the economy by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and progress on the resolution of energy sector circular debt kept...

24.03.2025 50

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Muhammad Kashif

Bears snap six-session winning streak

KARACHI: The stock market faltered after reaching an all-time near 119,000-barrier overnight, snapping a six-session winning streak and forcing the...

23.03.2025 20

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Muhammad Kashif