Markets
Geopolitics, IMF review to set direction of Pakistan equities in near future
The KSE-100 index saw a sharp sell-off last week, closing at 173,170, a decline of 3.6%
Feb 21, 2026
Feb 21, 2026
The KSE-100 index saw a sharp sell-off last week, closing at 173,170, a decline of 3.6%
Manufacturing momentum builds as autos surge 67% in first half of fiscal year
Export boom and cheaper Chinese APIs fuel profit growth, analysts see further upside
Analysts call slide sentiment-driven, cite history of rebounds after sharp declines
Deposits, loan portfolio expand as bank launches Islamic banking and boosts green financing
Higher expenses and weaker other income offset stable production
Oversubscribed bids and domestic investment signal renewed investor confidence
Tight policy and IMF-backed reserves to anchor currency, but external pressures threaten longer-term slide
Revenue tops PKR 100 billion in 4Q, but margins shrink and profit misses expectations
Interloop’s results came in line with expectations while MCB delivered a solid performance
Aramco-linked fuel retailer to raise up to PKR 3.2 billion amid market rally
Abbott exits frontier gauge as small-cap additions take effect Feb. 27
Deal aims to ease trade payments and strengthen Pakistan-Kazakhstan banking ties
Mobilink allowed two-month review of APNA Microfinance under SBP conditions
Dollar firms as gold and silver tumble
Rising costs weigh on quarterly performance
MEBL is expected to deliver flattish sequential earnings and announce a cash dividend of PKR 7 per share
Fund managers say launch could come next year
Retail giant lifted by digital growth and customer gains
Border disruptions hit volumes in second quarter
