KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its overnight gains in the weekend session, with banks, oil and gas, and cement stocks driving the benchmark index above 162,000 points before closing slightly below that level. The KSE-100 index gained 1,277.69 points, or 0.8 percent, to finish at 161,935.19, according to Topline Securities. Analysts attributed the […]
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PSX closes slightly higher amid cautious trading
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened on a positive note on Wednesday, recovering from overnight bearish sentiment driven by security concerns after two deadly terrorist attacks. Renewed buying interest at attractive levels helped the KSE-100 index post modest gains despite an otherwise cautious market. The index swung between an intraday high of 164,500 points […]
PSX Falls 3,668 Points Amid Security Fears
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) plunged 3,668 points on Tuesday as investors feared security risks. The KSE-100 index closed at 157,870.50 points, down 2.27 percent. Market confidence fell after deadly attacks in Islamabad and Wana, prompting widespread caution. Analysts said geopolitical tensions and regional violence contributed heavily to the sharp decline. Trading was volatile, with […]
PSX soars over 1,900 points on economic optimism
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) recorded a strong rally on Monday, with the KSE-100 index surging by 1,945 points, or 1.22%, to close at 161,538.41. The market opened on a positive note and sustained its momentum throughout the session. It hit an intra-day high of 161,881 points, reflecting renewed investor confidence after recent volatility. Buying […]
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 […]
PSX extends losses for third week amid economic headwinds
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its downward trajectory for the third consecutive week, as foreign corporates and mutual funds opted for profit-taking in a bearish market environment. Persistent macroeconomic pressures — including rising inflation, a widening trade deficit, and sluggish domestic demand — weighed heavily on investor confidence. Despite the overall decline, the […]
PSX opens higher as investors show cautious optimism
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened on a positive note on Friday, rebounding after a bearish session the previous day. The KSE-100 index gained over 500 points in early trading, reaching 159,621 points compared to Thursday’s close of 159,096 points. Traders and analysts expressed hope that the upward momentum could continue throughout the day, […]
PSX slides over 1,700 points amid weak investor sentiment
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) suffered another significant drop on Wednesday as the KSE-100 index fell by 1,703.58 points, or 1.06%, closing at 159,578.19. Investors remained cautious due to the lack of major triggers encouraging new positions, following recent profit-taking at higher valuations. The market opened on a positive note and briefly traded in the […]
SECP unveils new book-building system to modernize capital markets
KARACHI– The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) announced on Tuesday that it has approved a new book-building mechanism to modernize the country’s capital markets, promote fair pricing, and enhance transparency in public offerings. Under the revised framework, securities brokers, banks, development finance institutions (DFIs), and mutual funds will be able to participate directly […]
PSX opens week on strong note as KSE-100 surges by 1,169 points
KARACHI – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) began the first trading day of the week on a bullish trend, with the benchmark KSE-100 index gaining 1,169.75 points, or 0.72 percent, to open at 162,801.48 points compared to the previous close of 161,631.73 points. Investor confidence appeared high on Monday, leading to early gains across key […]