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Pakistan LNG invites bids for two spot cargoes amid supply disruptions
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Pakistan LNG invites bids for two spot cargoes amid supply disruptions

State-run Pakistan LNG Ltd. issues fresh tenders for May deliveries as Middle East conflict disrupts flows

Pakistan to launch capital market development fund to boost investor participation
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Pakistan to launch capital market development fund to boost investor participation

SECP, PSX, CDC and NCCPL back PKR 120 million initiative to boost retail investor participation

OGDCL oil and gas production rises in 9MFY26 as Baragzai discovery drives growth outlook
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OGDCL oil and gas production rises in 9MFY26 as Baragzai discovery drives growth outlook

OGDCL crude oil output rose to 35,500 bpd in 9MFY26, but pipeline bottlenecks continue to limit full production. Here's what management said

Sitara Petroleum IPO hits cap price of PKR 18.90 in 10 minutes, sets PSX record
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Sitara Petroleum IPO hits cap price of PKR 18.90 in 10 minutes, sets PSX record

Sitara Petroleum's IPO reached its PKR 18.90 cap price within 10 minutes of book building opening, setting a Pakistan Stock Exchange record

KSE-100 under pressure as SBP hike shifts market outlook
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KSE-100 under pressure as SBP hike shifts market outlook

SBP’s surprise 100bps hike and oil at $125 shift sentiment, with banks emerging as key market winners

KSE-100 among world's worst performers in March quarter as oil shock hits Pakistan stocks
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KSE-100 among world's worst performers in March quarter as oil shock hits Pakistan stocks

Pakistan's KSE-100 fell 15% in Q1 2026, ranking third worst globally. Here's what drove the sell-off and what analysts expect next

SECP approves Service Long March Tires IPO worth up to PKR 7.8B
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SECP approves Service Long March Tires IPO worth up to PKR 7.8B

The company is offering 389.7 million shares to fund an expansion project

Global gold demand hits record $193 billion in Q1 2026 as investors rush to safe haven
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Global gold demand hits record $193 billion in Q1 2026 as investors rush to safe haven

Global gold demand rose 2% year-on-year to 1,231 tonnes in the first quarter of 2026, according to the World Gold Council

Oil rises, stocks swing as peace talk hopes wobble
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Oil rises, stocks swing as peace talk hopes wobble

"If tensions were to escalate further, particularly into open conflict, there's a clear risk of a sharper spike," says analyst

Can interest rate hike stop PSX rally?
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Can interest rate hike stop PSX rally?

Rising oil prices and the MPC decision are testing PSX momentum after a sharp weekly slide in KSE-100

US-Iran peace talks, SBP’s monetary policy decision to set course of Pakistan equities next week
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US-Iran peace talks, SBP’s monetary policy decision to set course of Pakistan equities next week


Analysts say positive outcome of talks, lower oil prices could have stocks recover lost ground

NBP profit soars as bank dismisses pension risk concerns
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NBP profit soars as bank dismisses pension risk concerns

Earnings surge 220% while dividend awaits cabinet approval

Pakistan's capital market holds up in Q3 despite war-driven selloff and foreign outflows
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Pakistan's capital market holds up in Q3 despite war-driven selloff and foreign outflows

The KSE-100 fell 14.54% over the quarter but domestic investors absorbed PKR 111.55 billion in foreign outflows, cushioning the blow

Corporate earnings of EFERT, SAZEW & UBL
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Corporate earnings of EFERT, SAZEW & UBL

EFERT reported a 60% QoQ decline in earnings, primarily due to lower sales volumes

Regulator approves IPOs for Sitara Petroleum, LSE SPAC-I
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Regulator approves IPOs for Sitara Petroleum, LSE SPAC-I

New listings bring FY26 total to 11, signaling continued investor interest

Wahdat Poultry IPO: Pakistan’s egg supplier goes public
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Wahdat Poultry IPO: Pakistan’s egg supplier goes public

The company is planning to list on the exchange, aiming to raise PKR 600 million to fund pasteurization capacity, working capital, and expansion through a rental-based model