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PSX rally faces pressure from costly leverage
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PSX rally faces pressure from costly leverage

Escalating geopolitical tensions and delays in finalizing the power sector’s circular debt resolution plan dampened investor sentiment

Pakistan’s global bonds reach 4-year high as investor confidence returns
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Pakistan’s global bonds reach 4-year high as investor confidence returns

Eurobond yields fall below 8% after credit rating upgrades, IMF support, and stronger economic indicators

Pakistan brokerage firm FNEL sets up new real estate subsidiary
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Pakistan brokerage firm FNEL sets up new real estate subsidiary

New entity to invest in public, private development projects, company said in stock filing

Pakistan weekly inflation down 0.02% in second week of Sept
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Pakistan weekly inflation down 0.02% in second week of Sept

Reduction in wheat flour, broiler chicken, bananas prices major contributor to lower inflation

Pakistan auto sales up 62% on back of lower interest rates
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Pakistan auto sales up 62% on back of lower interest rates

The sales of two- and three wheelers also increased in August

Earnings review of KOHC, ILP, NATF, and ASL
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Earnings review of KOHC, ILP, NATF, and ASL

Kohat Cement Company reported an earnings growth of 30% year-on-year, whereas Interloop saw a sharp decline of 66% in its profitability during the same period

Pakistan to launch first Panda Bond in December
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Pakistan to launch first Panda Bond in December

ADB, AIIB to provide financial support for the bond

Floods, heavy rains threaten Pakistan’s cotton crop
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Floods, heavy rains threaten Pakistan’s cotton crop

Despite a 9% rise in arrivals, experts warn yields and quality face severe risks as Punjab and Sindh fields remain inundated

Yamaha halts motorcycle manufacturing in Pakistan
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Yamaha halts motorcycle manufacturing in Pakistan

Company assures continued after-sales service, availability of spare parts

Nuclear tech could boost Pakistan's crop resilience: report
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Nuclear tech could boost Pakistan's crop resilience: report

Assessment by IAEA, FAO finds potential to improve yield through plant mutation

Price hike feared as sugar supply by mills tightens in Sindh
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Price hike feared as sugar supply by mills tightens in Sindh

Dealers say the commodity is being sold above the government-mandated rate in retail market

Outlook for Pakistan stock market remains positive
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Outlook for Pakistan stock market remains positive

Flood-driven reconstruction demand fuels cement stocks; analysts see upside toward 156,000-160,000 points despite growth concerns

Sazgar launches first CKD plug-in hybrid, exits home appliances business
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Sazgar launches first CKD plug-in hybrid, exits home appliances business

Company expands NEV lineup with HAVAL H6 PHEV, eyes export growth and manufacturing scale amid auto sector rebound

HUBC sells 2,000 BYD EVs in six months, unveils $150M assembly plant plan
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HUBC sells 2,000 BYD EVs in six months, unveils $150M assembly plant plan

Hub Power’s joint venture eyes 25,000-unit local capacity, nationwide charging network

UBL tops PSX dividend payouts with PKR 115 billion
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UBL tops PSX dividend payouts with PKR 115 billion

Bank reports PKR 28.6 billion quarterly profit, converts all branches in KP and Balochistan to Islamic banking

Earnings review of SAZEW, BOP, and HUBC
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Earnings review of SAZEW, BOP, and HUBC

The Bank of Punjab surprised the market with an interim dividend

Pakistan raises PKR 491 billion through T-Bills auction
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Pakistan raises PKR 491 billion through T-Bills auction

Cut-off yield for 1-month T-Bill falls 15bps, remains unchanged for 3, 6, and 12-month bills

Oil prices edge higher ahead of OPEC+ meeting and U.S. pressure on Russia
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Oil prices edge higher ahead of OPEC+ meeting and U.S. pressure on Russia

The OPEC+ alliance is scheduled to decide October production policy at its upcoming meeting, and most analysts expect output levels to remain unchanged.

Gold surpasses $3,500 for the first time on Fed rate-cut bets
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Gold surpasses $3,500 for the first time on Fed rate-cut bets

Gold has long been viewed as a safe-haven asset during times of political and economic uncertainty, and it typically benefits from lower interest rates.