Markets

Bank cites sticky private investment and strong central-bank demand

Offering of 104.2 million shares will use book-building method

Gold demand has slumped 60% as high prices push buyers toward silver

Landmark transaction lets Jazz lock in borrowing costs and signals growing depth in the derivatives market

Anticipation of interest rate cut to keep investor sentiment upbeat in upcoming week

PKR 96 billion inflows this year boost liquidity, while gas sector circular debt remains a key risk

Topline flags weaker gas output, lower crude prices and fewer one-offs; MARI expected to outperform peers

Domestic inflows help offset foreign selling and underpin record gains in the KSE-100

The government had aimed to raise PKR 450 billion, while total bids reached PKR 2.06 trillion

Offering would make it Pakistan’s first listed non-life takaful operator

Brent and WTI hold gains amid Middle East unrest, potential Venezuelan barrels and broader geopolitical risks

Investors pile into bullion amid Fed independence fears and rising Middle East tensions