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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...

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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...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Bulls stage 801-point rally on IMF optimism

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its bullish spell to a fourth straight session on Tuesday, helping the benchmark KSE 100 index...

20.03.2025 10

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Economic optimism tosses index over 115,000

KARACHI: Despite a pause in interest rate cuts and a weakening rupee due to declining foreign exchange reserves, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX)...

17.03.2025 30

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Muhammad Kashif

Stocks consolidate overnight gains

KARACHI: Optimism about a successful IMF review kept investors bullish, helping the benchmark index consolidate overnight gains above 115,500 on...

16.03.2025 8

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Muhammad Kashif

Equities suffer third straight loss

KARACHI: Concerns about the economic outlook intensified following the announcement of a gas tariff increase for captive power plants (CPPs), which...

14.03.2025 10

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Muhammad Kashif

Stocks fall on rate-cut pause, IMF worries

KARACHI: Amid a strong reaction from the trade and industry to an interest rate-cut pause despite a sharp slowdown in inflation, the uncertainty about...

13.03.2025 10

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Muhammad Kashif

Smooth IMF talks drive PSX bullish

KARACHI: Despite some benchmark slippages, better-than-expected smooth talks with the visiting International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission for the...

10.03.2025 30

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Equity prices falter for want of triggers

KARACHI: After brea­king a four-session losing streak overnight, the sto­ck market on Wednesday struggled as investor sentiment remained mixed due...

07.03.2025 10

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Muhammad Kashif

Equities recover 757 points after four sessions

KARACHI: Better-than-expected inflation reading for February provided a stimulus to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) to break the four-session losing...

06.03.2025 10

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Muhammad Kashif

PSX witnesses second bearish month amid IMF uncertainty

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its bearish trend for the second month in a row, primarily due to anxious selling by investors in...

03.03.2025 20

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Muhammad Kashif

Stocks extend overnight losses

KARACHI: The stock market remained under selling pressure on Friday, closing the weekend session on a depressed note amid a dearth of positive...

02.03.2025 30

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Equities drift lower on lack of triggers

KARACHI: Trading on the Pakistan Stock Exch­ange (PSX) remained sluggish on Thursday, with share prices moving sideways. Low trading volumes and a...

01.03.2025 10

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Muhammad Kashif

Stocks lose 666 points on profit-taking

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) faced selling pressure on Wednesday due to uncertainty surrounding tax reforms ahead of the first review...

28.02.2025 10

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Muhammad Kashif

Bullish sentiments persist on stock market

KARACHI: The stock market continued its northward journey on Tuesday as the benchmark KSE 100 index surpassed the 115,000 barrier in intraday trading...

27.02.2025 10

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Muhammad Kashif

Stocks stage 1,529-point rally on late buying

KARACHI: After begi­n­ning on a bearish note, the stock market rebou­nded during mid-session value-hunting on Monday in a roller-coaster trading...

26.02.2025 20

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Muhammad Kashif

PSX closes another week on bullish note

KARACHI: Despite negative growth in large-scale manufacturing and the country’s posting of current account deficit, the stock market extended...

24.02.2025 30

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Muhammad Kashif

Stocks close below 113,000 on profit-taking

KARACHI: The stock market snapped its three-day winning streak on Friday as jittery investors indulged in profit-taking towards the end of the session...

23.02.2025 10

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Muhammad Kashif

Stocks stay buoyant on strong earnings

KARACHI: Despite a contraction in Large-Scale Manufacturing (LSM) during the first half of the current fiscal year, equity investors remained...

22.02.2025 10

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Muhammad Kashif

Stocks add 254 points to overnight gains

KARACHI: The stock market continued its upward trend on Wednesday amid an improved economic outlook. Topline Securities Ltd said the market maintained...

21.02.2025 10

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Bearish conditions persist on stock market

KARACHI: Amid a dearth of positive triggers, the stock market continued its downturn for the fourth straight session on Monday mainly due to a...

19.02.2025 10

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Muhammad Kashif

PSX snaps three-week losing streak on robust economic data

KARACHI: Strong auto sales and increased remittances renewed investors’ interest in the equities market, leading to value-hunting that pushed the...

17.02.2025 30

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Muhammad Kashif

Hubco Green to collab with PSO to install EV charging units at its fuel stations across Pakistan

KARACHI: Despite a positive start after the signing of dozens of MoUs with Turkiye to deepen economic cooperation, the Pakistani stock market...

16.02.2025 30

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Muhammad Kashif

Stocks extend overnight losses for want of triggers

KARACHI: Amid a de­­a­rth of positive trigg­e­­rs, the stock market repeated overnight performance, pulling the benchmark KSE 100 index further...

15.02.2025 10

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Muhammad Kashif

Stocks surge past 113,000 on active buying

KARACHI: Amid relative political calm and strong economic data, the stock market extended its overnight recovery drive as investors remained busy...

13.02.2025 10

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Muhammad Kashif

PSX stays bearish for third straight week on IMF concerns

KARACHI: The stock market continued its downward trend for the third consecutive week on persistent institutional selling driven by renewed concerns...

10.02.2025 30

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Muhammad Kashif

PSX tumbles 1.4pc as downturn enters fifth day

KARACHI: Despite continued downward interest rate trajectory and relative political calm, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a ruthless...

08.02.2025 10

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Muhammad Kashif

Stocks suffer fourth straight loss

KARACHI: On the eve of the Kashmir Day holiday, the stock market remained under institutional selling pressure amid a lack of positive triggers and...

06.02.2025 20

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Muhammad Kashif

Uncertainty turns PSX red in January after five months

KARACHI: After robust performances in the last five months, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) turned bearish in the first month of 2025 due to...

03.02.2025 50

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Muhammad Kashif

Equities recover another 1,049 points

KARACHI: The stock market continued its recovery drive for the second straight session on renewed buying interest enthused by hopes for another rate...

02.02.2025 20

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Muhammad Kashif