Pakistan has entered a stable economic phase as export-led growth gains momentum, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said. He said strong reforms restored global and local investor confidence. The shift marks a move away from crisis management toward sustainable growth. Speaking to USA Today, Aurangzeb said consistent policies rebuilt economic credibility. As a result, Pakistan posted […]
Investor Confidence
Ex-finance minister questions Pakistan’s $2bn blockchain asset move
Former finance minister Asad Umar raised concerns over Pakistan’s $2 billion asset tokenisation deal with Binance Investments. He questioned the transparency of the selection process. Umar highlighted the absence of major global players in the initiative. The deal marks Pakistan’s first formal step into blockchain-based distribution of sovereign and real-world assets. It involves government bonds, […]
Pakistan stock market climbs, KSE-100 crosses 166,000
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a strong rally on the final trading day of the week, with the KSE-100 Index gaining 1,304 points to close at 166,677. During intraday trading, the index briefly touched 167,005 points, showing investors’ growing confidence amid positive market sentiment. The previous day, it had closed at 165,373 points. Market analysts […]
Pakistan to return to Eurobond market in 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan plans to issue Eurobonds in 2026, marking a return to global debt markets after nearly five years. Finance advisers said this move aims to diversify funding sources. The government also plans to issue Panda bonds and secure international financing. Adviser to the finance minister Khurram Schehzad confirmed the Eurobond plan but did not […]
PSX opens week higher as KSE-100 gains 958 points
KARACHI – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) began the new business week on a positive note on Monday, driven by strong investor confidence. The KSE-100 index surged by 957.97 points, closing at 160,550.87, a 0.6 percent increase from the previous session’s close of 159,592.90 points. The bullish trend continued from the previous session, when the […]
Pakistan sees 73% surge in investor confidence
Foreign investors’ confidence in Pakistan rose sharply to 73% in 2025, up from 61% in 2023, the OICCI survey showed. The improvement reflects better economic stability, reduced inflation, and government efforts to attract foreign investment. Analysts see this as a strong signal of renewed global trust in Pakistan’s market. OICCI President Yousaf Hussain highlighted the […]
PSX soars as Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to resume peace talks
KARACHI – Investor confidence returned to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday after news of renewed peace efforts between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The benchmark KSE-100 Index jumped 4,898.86 points, or 3.13%, to close at 161,631.73. Market participants welcomed the news as a sign of easing regional tensions. Buying activity was strong across major sectors, […]
Foreign investors back Pakistan: 73% see it as prime FDI Destination
Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) released its Perception and Investment Survey 2025. The survey covered over 200 foreign investors. Results show 73% of members now consider Pakistan suitable for foreign direct investment, up from 61% in 2023. Investors expressed cautious optimism about Pakistan’s business environment and economic conditions. The survey highlights that […]
PSX Surges as IMF Loan Deal Boosts Investor Confidence
KARACHI – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its bullish run on Thursday after investor confidence was boosted by the staff-level agreement between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a $1.2 billion loan package. During intraday trading, the KSE-100 index surged by 685.25 points, reaching 166,371.63 points, up 0.41 percent from the previous […]
PSX Market Surges as IMF Nears Staff-Level Agreement with Islamabad
KARACHI – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened on a strong note on Thursday after reports of significant progress between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Government of Pakistan on key economic reviews. The KSE-100 index jumped 1,382.51 points to reach 166,647.25 points, marking an increase of 0.84% as optimism spread across the trading floor. […]