Benchmark index jumps over 2,600 points as investors eye monetary easing and stronger growth
New fund targets Pakistan’s energy sector as reforms and renewables gain pace
Outcome-based pilot aims to expand training and cut reliance on public funds
MLCF reported a 25% drop in first-quarter earnings, while ISL posted a strong 26% increase in net revenue
Pakistani equities market delivered a 51% return in the outgoing year
Outside the benchmark index, PIA Holding Company Ltd. B was the top-performing stock in the overall market, delivering an extraordinary gain of 2,157% in 2025
Company cites risk limits after opting not to bid aggressively for PIA
KSE-100 rally fueled by earnings growth, liquidity and improving macro outlook
Investor confidence soared as the Pakistan Stock Exchange rallied on the back of PIA’s privatization
Market valuations rise and fall with shifts in fiscal stress and external liquidity
Rising participation offsets foreign selling as market hits record highs
Wheat support price, falling inventories expected to lift demand
SECP makes earlier exemptions permanent to deepen debt, Islamic capital markets
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Company to take equity stake alongside Arif Habib-led group, subject to approvals
Discovery points to potential unconventional gas development despite modest output
Murree Brewery, founded in 1860 to quench the thirst of British soldiers and the colonial community during the Raj, has survived opposition and strict regulations to become one of Pakistan's most well-known companies
Book-building portion was oversubscribed 3.2x, while retail demand reached 3.8x, highlighting growing confidence in Pakistan’s Takaful and insurance sector
A surprise 50-basis-point rate cut by the State Bank of Pakistan buoyed investor sentiment at the Pakistan Stock Exchange this week
Finance minister says $250 million first tranche planned under $1 billion program
