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Why are so few new companies listing on the PSX?
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Why are so few new companies listing on the PSX?

Nukta looks into the reasons behind this aversion to public listings and explains what can be done to increase IPOs

Pakistan stock market falls 2% over security concerns
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Pakistan stock market falls 2% over security concerns

Analysts say the market was weighed down by terrorism incidents in Islamabad and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Gold, stocks upbeat as US shutdown deal clears Senate
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Gold, stocks upbeat as US shutdown deal clears Senate

Senate approves bill to end US government shutdown

Gold prices in Pakistan have tripled in 5 years
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Gold prices in Pakistan have tripled in 5 years

Pakistanis love their gold and in recent years, it's made them far richer

Global shares jump as investors eye potential end to US government shutdown
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Global shares jump as investors eye potential end to US government shutdown

Nasdaq futures up more than 1%; EUROSTOXX 50 futures rise 1.5%

IMF loan, Pakistan’s politics to weigh on equities’ direction in coming days
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IMF loan, Pakistan’s politics to weigh on equities’ direction in coming days

Analyst say peace agreement with Afghanistan will boost investors’ confidence

Pakistan launches framework to allow minors to trade at PSX
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Pakistan launches framework to allow minors to trade at PSX

New guidelines, developed with SECP, allow under-18 investors to open supervised trading accounts through guardians under strict compliance and risk controls

Earnings review of BOP, CHCC, and ENGROH
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Earnings review of BOP, CHCC, and ENGROH

Watch as Nukta breaks down the quarterly results

Pakistan's central bank launches ‘InvestPak’ digital portal to simplify investment in government securities
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Pakistan's central bank launches ‘InvestPak’ digital portal to simplify investment in government securities

New platform allows individuals and corporates to open accounts, bid in auctions, and trade government securities online through their banks and financial institutions

SECP overhauls IPO book building system at Pakistan Stock Exchange
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SECP overhauls IPO book building system at Pakistan Stock Exchange

New joint procedures by PSX and NCCPL replace the traditional book runner model, widening participation and modernizing how share prices are set in Pakistan’s stock market

OGDC hit by PKR 40-43B revenue loss as gas curtailments cut output
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OGDC hit by PKR 40-43B revenue loss as gas curtailments cut output

Reduced offtake by SNGPL amid excess RLNG supply dents production and earnings, but new field developments and recovery plans keep medium-term outlook steady

Hubco’s Thar projects reach milestone, paving way for dividends and energy security gains
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Hubco’s Thar projects reach milestone, paving way for dividends and energy security gains

Formal project completion of two CPEC-backed Thar coal plants enables payouts to shareholders and marks a key step in Pakistan’s shift toward domestic fuel reliance

Geopolitics, inflation numbers key as Pakistan equities look to rebound next week
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Geopolitics, inflation numbers key as Pakistan equities look to rebound next week

The KSE-100 Index remained under pressure during the outgoing week, falling to a low of 156,732 points

Pakistan Stock Exchange trims weekly slide to 1%
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Pakistan Stock Exchange trims weekly slide to 1%

Watch for an unpacking of investor concerns beyond geopolitics and assess their short-term impact on market sentiment

Two Pakistan banks likely to be added in global stocks index in Nov
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Two Pakistan banks likely to be added in global stocks index in Nov

MSCI is scheduled to announce the review of its frontier index review next week

Poor results, geopolitics keep Pakistan equities subdued during October
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Poor results, geopolitics keep Pakistan equities subdued during October

The benchmark KSE-100 Index closed at 161,632 points, down 2.3% month-on-month

PSX rebounds to close bullish week with record 3.13% rally
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PSX rebounds to close bullish week with record 3.13% rally

Analysts have said market has responded positively to the Pakistan-Afghanistan ceasefire

Fauji Fertilizer explores coal gasification as alternative to natural gas
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Fauji Fertilizer explores coal gasification as alternative to natural gas

Early-stage project aims to utilize local coal and reduce import dependence

HBL posts PKR 16.9 billion Q3 profit, strengthens digital and deposit base
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HBL posts PKR 16.9 billion Q3 profit, strengthens digital and deposit base

Earnings up 16% year-on-year; floater-heavy PKR 4 trillion investment book cushions rate risk as digital volumes jump 34%