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Disappointing pharmaceutical earnings dampened overall market sentiment

The transaction poses a risk of substantially lessening competition in the telecommunications sector

Fertilizer, technology and automobile sectors led the rally

Lower net interest earned, higher provisioning and increased non-interest expenses impacted earnings

Lower effective tax rate and robust growth in non-interest income drove profitability

Deal marks significant return on investment for Lotte Chemical

Barkat Frisian is the first pasteurized egg company to be listed on the PSX

Strong textile exports, dividend surprises and speculation over IMF talks lift sentiments

Initial optimism fades as market slips into negative territory

President Xi Jinping hosts China's tech leaders in Beijing

Company management does not foresee major operational disruptions in 2025

Developed in collaboration with the IFC, the project aims to strengthen local production capacity and reduce import dependency

Growth to be led by banks, oil & gas exploration and marketing companies

PPL pledges PKR 60 billion to Balochistan, focus on CSR initiatives

Oil & gas exploration and marketing companies, commercial banks remained the laggards

Company will setup EV chargers at numerous PSO locations across Pakistan

Mixed earnings reports contribute to market uncertainty and selective investing

Company’s petroleum offtakes surge despite 3% drop in sales revenue