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Geopolitics, oil prices set near-term direction for Pakistan equities
Volatility persists even as lower valuations improve market appeal
Mar 22, 2026
Mar 22, 2026
Volatility persists even as lower valuations improve market appeal
Higher oil prices strain imports, but domestic producers stand to gain
KSE-100 slips 0.7% to 152,740 as regional tensions and oil surge unsettle markets
Stakeholders have raised concerns over the T+1 settlement cycle introduced in February.
Draft amendments would let AoPs, LLPs use track record to qualify for public listings
Markets have been hammered since the U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran on February 28 that sparked a wave of retaliatory strikes across the Gulf by Tehran
HBL posted a 14% rise in earnings for FY25, with a full-year dividend of PKR 20.0
J.S. Global says volatility during crises has often been followed by strong gains
Regional deals put on hold amid market uncertainty as yields widen modestly
With worries growing about a possible energy crisis that could hammer the global economy, equity markets remain under pressure
Nukta’s Shuja Qureshi speaks with Yousuf Farooq, Director of Research at Chase Securities, to analyse how oil shocks have historically impacted the KSE-100
Higher urea demand boosts earnings, while discounts and finance costs weigh on margins
Egg producer aims to expand into pasteurized liquid egg segment as prospectus opens for public comments
CHCC saw earnings decline 4% in Q2 as sales contracted 8% while NATF outperformed with earnings up 42%
Analysts say falling oil prices, SBP interest rate decision reassured investors after Monday’s bloodbath
Board approves nonbinding offer; deal pending due diligence and regulatory approval
Volatility across energy markets remains exceptionally elevated, analyst says
The benchmark KSE100 index witnessed its second highest decline on record on Monday
Proposed rules would allow brokers to offer capped, non-cash rewards to clients who bring new investors
The advances followed a positive day on Wall Street
