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PSX announces list for top companies award for 2024
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PSX announces list for top companies award for 2024

The list features 25 companies across several sectors

SNGPL to double RLNG rollout after strong demand in Pakistan
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SNGPL to double RLNG rollout after strong demand in Pakistan

Utility plans 300,000 hookups in FY26 as costs run 30% below LPG

PSX closes on record high after IMF approval of loan tranche
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PSX closes on record high after IMF approval of loan tranche

The benchmark index closed at its highest-ever value after a gain of 0.69% during intra-day trade on Tuesday

PSX-listed companies pay record PKR 919 billion in dividends in 2025
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PSX-listed companies pay record PKR 919 billion in dividends in 2025

Payouts jump 20% year-on-year on strong earnings in banking, energy and fertilizer sectors

PTCL secures key regulatory nod for Telenor Pakistan acquisition
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PTCL secures key regulatory nod for Telenor Pakistan acquisition

PTA grants conditional change-of-control approval and NOC, but the PKR 108B deal still requires further clearances and completion of formalities

PSX registers modest 408-point rise
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PSX registers modest 408-point rise

It was a mixed week at the Pakistan Stock Exchange

Improved economy, reforms to keep Pakistan equities upbeat in 2026: report
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Improved economy, reforms to keep Pakistan equities upbeat in 2026: report

Analysts see market hitting 214,000 points by December 2026 from the current level of around 167,000

IMF loan approval to keep Pakistan equities on positive path next week
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IMF loan approval to keep Pakistan equities on positive path next week

Analysts expected bullish market due to political certainty, likely foreign portfolio investment

Qatar-backed insurer to raise PKR 1.1B through Pakistan IPO
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Qatar-backed insurer to raise PKR 1.1B through Pakistan IPO

Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Limited will offer 50 million shares at up to PKR 21 per share through book building

Saudi National Bank receives offer to buy its full stake in Pakistan’s Samba Bank
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Saudi National Bank receives offer to buy its full stake in Pakistan’s Samba Bank

Najd Gateway Holding submits non-binding bid for SNB’s 84.5% shareholding

Corporate earnings analysis of KOHC, PPL, & ASTL
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Corporate earnings analysis of KOHC, PPL, & ASTL

Kohat Cement posted earnings per share of PKR 3.2 for Q1 FY26, reflecting a 25% increase from the previous quarter

Goldman Sachs sees gold prices jumping 20% in 2026 despite market volatility
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Goldman Sachs sees gold prices jumping 20% in 2026 despite market volatility

Weak jobs data, rising inflation and heavy central bank buying set the stage for a surge

Stock analysis: PNSC’s bold expansion story
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Stock analysis: PNSC’s bold expansion story

PNSC’s earnings have jumped from PKR 11 to PKR 103 per share, driven by strong freight rates, cost discipline, and massive cash reserves

Pakistan equities gain 3.12% on positive market triggers in Nov
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Pakistan equities gain 3.12% on positive market triggers in Nov

Banks, E&P and tech sectors drive market as average traded volume and value decrease

Amreli Steels completes major debt restructuring to stabilize operations after 2 tough years
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Amreli Steels completes major debt restructuring to stabilize operations after 2 tough years

PKR 11B in short-term loans shifted to long-term debt as company targets 40-50% utilization, new equity injections and asset sales to restore liquidity

Nishat Mills to boost renewable energy and expand yarn, garment operations
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Nishat Mills to boost renewable energy and expand yarn, garment operations

Textile giant targets efficiency gains with 42MW solar plan and new workwear unit while navigating higher tariffs, freight costs and competitive export markets

Ufone–Telenor merger approved: What it means for Pakistan’s telecom future
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Ufone–Telenor merger approved: What it means for Pakistan’s telecom future

The development places Pakistan Telecommunication Corporation Limited aka PTCL as one of the most dominant players in the country's telecom sector

Promise of risk-free, high returns? PSX says it probably a fraud
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Promise of risk-free, high returns? PSX says it probably a fraud

In an advisory, PSX asks investors to be wary of fraud online investment groups

DG Khan Cement shifts to 95% imported coal as Afghan supplies halt
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DG Khan Cement shifts to 95% imported coal as Afghan supplies halt

Company reports FY25 profit of PKR 8.7B, rising exports and strong utilization despite higher fuel dependence and uneven domestic demand

NexGen Auto starts EV production ahead of schedule as Nishat units commit major funding
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NexGen Auto starts EV production ahead of schedule as Nishat units commit major funding

Plant to assemble Jaecoo PHEV and Omoda E5 with 2,000 bookings already secured