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SECP overhauls IPO book building system at Pakistan Stock Exchange
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SECP overhauls IPO book building system at Pakistan Stock Exchange

New joint procedures by PSX and NCCPL replace the traditional book runner model, widening participation and modernizing how share prices are set in Pakistan’s stock market

OGDC hit by PKR 40-43B revenue loss as gas curtailments cut output
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OGDC hit by PKR 40-43B revenue loss as gas curtailments cut output

Reduced offtake by SNGPL amid excess RLNG supply dents production and earnings, but new field developments and recovery plans keep medium-term outlook steady

Hubco’s Thar projects reach milestone, paving way for dividends and energy security gains
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Hubco’s Thar projects reach milestone, paving way for dividends and energy security gains

Formal project completion of two CPEC-backed Thar coal plants enables payouts to shareholders and marks a key step in Pakistan’s shift toward domestic fuel reliance

Geopolitics, inflation numbers key as Pakistan equities look to rebound next week
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Geopolitics, inflation numbers key as Pakistan equities look to rebound next week

The KSE-100 Index remained under pressure during the outgoing week, falling to a low of 156,732 points

Pakistan Stock Exchange trims weekly slide to 1%
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Pakistan Stock Exchange trims weekly slide to 1%

Watch for an unpacking of investor concerns beyond geopolitics and assess their short-term impact on market sentiment

Two Pakistan banks likely to be added in global stocks index in Nov
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Two Pakistan banks likely to be added in global stocks index in Nov

MSCI is scheduled to announce the review of its frontier index review next week

Poor results, geopolitics keep Pakistan equities subdued during October
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Poor results, geopolitics keep Pakistan equities subdued during October

The benchmark KSE-100 Index closed at 161,632 points, down 2.3% month-on-month

PSX rebounds to close bullish week with record 3.13% rally
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PSX rebounds to close bullish week with record 3.13% rally

Analysts have said market has responded positively to the Pakistan-Afghanistan ceasefire

Fauji Fertilizer explores coal gasification as alternative to natural gas
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Fauji Fertilizer explores coal gasification as alternative to natural gas

Early-stage project aims to utilize local coal and reduce import dependence

HBL posts PKR 16.9 billion Q3 profit, strengthens digital and deposit base
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HBL posts PKR 16.9 billion Q3 profit, strengthens digital and deposit base

Earnings up 16% year-on-year; floater-heavy PKR 4 trillion investment book cushions rate risk as digital volumes jump 34%

KSE-100 profits climb to PKR 1.29T amid broad-based sector gains
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KSE-100 profits climb to PKR 1.29T amid broad-based sector gains

Earnings up 13.6% year-on-year as easing rates, stable currency, and lower costs lift corporate performance

Fitch-rated Sukuk surpass $231 billion, marking record third quarter
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Fitch-rated Sukuk surpass $231 billion, marking record third quarter

Global sukuk issuance jumps 21% year over year

Interloop sees neutral US tariff impact, stronger EU outlook
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Interloop sees neutral US tariff impact, stronger EU outlook

Textile maker’s earnings drop to PKR 5.4 billion amid higher costs and rupee gains

Corporate earnings of PSO, NBP, FCCL, and NRL
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Corporate earnings of PSO, NBP, FCCL, and NRL

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Pakistan Petroleum reports 110 million-barrel oil discovery at Abu Dhabi offshore block 5
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Pakistan Petroleum reports 110 million-barrel oil discovery at Abu Dhabi offshore block 5

State-run explorer eyes nearby acquisitions and 2028-29 production start

Asian stocks soar to record peak on trade deal optimism
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Asian stocks soar to record peak on trade deal optimism

Nikkei crosses 50,000 for the first time

Pakistan equities fall 0.3% over weak corporate earnings
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Pakistan equities fall 0.3% over weak corporate earnings

Benchmark KSE-100 index closes week with a decline of 502 points

Airlink to launch Pakistan’s first Apple iPhone mono-store in December
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Airlink to launch Pakistan’s first Apple iPhone mono-store in December

Smartphone maker reports record sales and rising profits, projects PKR 140 billion revenue for FY26 amid expansion and solar power investment

What all you can trade through the Pakistan Mercantile Exchange
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What all you can trade through the Pakistan Mercantile Exchange

From trading in gold through just PKR 450 to investments in NASDAQ and Dow Jones, Pakistan Mercantile Exchange (PMEX) is reshaping commodity trading