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PSX surpasses 150,000-point milestone

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday continued its bullish trajectory, reaching an all-time high as the benchmark KSE-100 index...

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Muhammad Kashif

PSX hits record high amid heavy downpour

PSX hits record high amid heavy downpour

KARACHI: Despite an unprecedented downpour in Karachi — the economic nerve centre of Pakistan — that hampered business and industrial activities...

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PSX scales another milestone of 148,000

PSX scales another milestone of 148,000

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) soared to an all-time high on Monday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index surging 1,704 points, or 1.16 per...

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PSX rises for eighth week on rating upgrade, strong results

PSX rises for eighth week on rating upgrade, strong results

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its bullish run for the eighth consecutive week, underpinned by Moody’s sovereign rating...

18.08.2025 20

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Profit-taking snaps record streak at PSX

Profit-taking snaps record streak at PSX

KARACHI: The Paki­stan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended lower on Wednesday as investors took to profit-taking, causing the benchmark KSE 100 index to snap...

15.08.2025 20

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PSX hits new peak amid US investment hopes

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) kicked off the week on a bullish note, with the benchmark KSE-100 index surging to a record intraday high...

13.08.2025 10

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Muhammad Kashif

Equities clinch yet another milestone in bullish week

Equities clinch yet another milestone in bullish week

KARACHI: The Pakistani stock market showed impressive growth this week, with the KSE-100 index rising by 3.08 per cent on a week-on-week basis. This...

11.08.2025 30

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Optimism drives PSX record-setting spree

Optimism drives PSX record-setting spree

KARACHI: The Pakis­tan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its record-setting rally for a third consecutive session on Tuesday, with investors continuing...

07.08.2025 9

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PSX hits record high, breaching 142,000-mark

PSX hits record high, breaching 142,000-mark

KARACHI: The Pakis­tan Stock Exchange (PSX) reached an unprecedented milestone on Monday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index breaching the 142,000 mark...

06.08.2025 30

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Stocks rally on euphoria over US trade deal

KARACHI: A trade agreement with the United States helped keep Pakistan stocks in bullish territory on Thursday, despite the central bank’s...

02.08.2025 10

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Muhammad Kashif

Stocks rally on euphoria over US trade deal

KARACHI: A trade agreement with the United States helped keep Pakistan stocks in bullish territory on Thursday, despite the central bank’s...

02.08.2025 2

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PSX ends higher despite policy rate surprise

PSX ends higher despite policy rate surprise

KARACHI: The KSE-100 index closed higher by 447.43 points, or 0.32 per cent, at 138,412.25 on Wednesday, following a volatile session driven by...

01.08.2025 10

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Market sinks 1,415 points on political noise

KARACHI: The Pakis­tan Stock Exchange (PSX) came under heavy selling pressure on Tuesday, on the eve of the State Bank’s monetary policy...

01.08.2025 9

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Market sinks 1,415 points on political noise

KARACHI: The Pakis­tan Stock Exchange (PSX) came under heavy selling pressure on Tuesday, on the eve of the State Bank’s monetary policy...

31.07.2025 10

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Stocks flat as profit-taking erodes early gains

KARACHI: The Paki­stan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened the week on a bullish note, briefly crossing the 140,000-point mark, but failed to sustain...

30.07.2025 10

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PSX ends week in green as credit rating outlook improves

KARACHI: Pakistan’s equity market posted modest gains during the outgoing week, underpinned by improved investor sentiment following a rare upgrade...

28.07.2025 10

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Muhammad Kashif

Rating upgrade reverses bearish trend at PSX

KARACHI: The Pakis­tan Stock Exchange (PSX) rebounded on Friday, reversing the bearish trend of the past two sessions as investor sentiment was...

27.07.2025 10

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PSX slides for second straight session

KARACHI: The stock market extended its overnight bearish trend on Thursday as investors continued to offload positions to lock in profits ahead of the...

26.07.2025 10

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Index sheds gains on privatisation worries

KARACHI: The stock market failed to sustain its record gains on Wednesday, retreating into the red as profit-taking and concerns over the delayed...

25.07.2025 10

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Confidence surges as PSX sets new record

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) rebounded sharply on Tuesday as improved investor sentiment — buoyed by a high-level meeting between...

24.07.2025 10

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PSX falls on debt worries, profit-taking

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed range-bound trading on Monday as concerns over debt repayments and macroeconomic uncertainty...

23.07.2025 10

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Equities sustain bullish spell for another week

KARACHI: Buoyed by improving macroeconomic indicators and renewed investor confidence, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its bullish spell...

21.07.2025 20

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PSX stays flat despite current account surplus

KARACHI: The Pakis­tan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a volatile session on Friday, starting strong with a record-breaking rally before undergoing...

20.07.2025 10

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Muhammad Kashif

Fertiliser stocks power PSX to record close

KARACHI: The Pakis­tan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its record-breaking run on Thursday as a bullish rally lifted the KSE-100 index past the...

19.07.2025 10

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Muhammad Kashif

PSX slips as strike worries prompt sell-off

KARACHI: The Pakis­tan Stock Exchange (PSX) came under pressure on Tuesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index snapping its upward streak as investors...

17.07.2025 20

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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...

14.07.2025 40

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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...

13.07.2025 20

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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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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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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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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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Muhammad Kashif

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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Muhammad Kashif

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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Muhammad Kashif

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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