Global financial market declined on Friday as escalating tensions linked to the Iran war pushed oil prices above $100 per barrel, raising concerns about inflation and future interest rate decisions. All three major US stock indexes ended the day and the week in negative territory. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.25%, while the S&P […]
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PSX slip as selling pressure returns
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) came under renewed selling pressure on Wednesday as investors opted to book profits after a brief overnight rebound, pushing the benchmark KSE-100 index back below the 183,000-point threshold. Market participants cited the absence of positive triggers and heightened regional tensions as key factors behind the pullback. Read More: PSX sheds 1,382 […]
Pakistan’s economy signals sustained recovery
Pakistan’s economy is expected to maintain positive momentum in coming months, the Finance Ministry said Wednesday. The outlook is driven by industrial growth, improved governance, and digitalisation. The assessment was shared in the Monthly Economic Update for December 2025. According to the report, sustained growth continues across major industrial sectors nationwide. These include textiles, automobiles, […]