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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

Will a US-Iran deal send PSX even higher?
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Will a US-Iran deal send PSX even higher?

PSX jumped 6,748 points this week as US-Iran talks lifted sentiment. What comes next for investors?

Diplomacy drives Pakistan market recovery as US-Iran talks boost outlook
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Diplomacy drives Pakistan market recovery as US-Iran talks boost outlook

Stocks rebound, yields ease and inflation expectations soften on falling oil prices

Corporate earnings of ACPL, GHNI and GAL
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Corporate earnings of ACPL, GHNI and GAL

ACPL delivered a solid performance, with earnings rising 11% QoQ, supported by stable margins and a 58% decline in finance costs

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

The company overcame the odds to become one of the largest suppliers of nutritionally enriched eggs, with over 1,500 retail stores selling their product in Pakistan

Oil surges, stocks fall as Trump says to blockade Strait of Hormuz
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Oil surges, stocks fall as Trump says to blockade Strait of Hormuz

Equities fell across Asia, with Tokyo, Hong Kong and Seoul off at least 1%

Oil marketing firms in Pakistan eye windfall gains amid price surge
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Oil marketing firms in Pakistan eye windfall gains amid price surge

Inventory gains expected to lift profits sharply in FY26's third quarter

Pakistan pharma earnings surge to record PKR 42B in 2025
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Pakistan pharma earnings surge to record PKR 42B in 2025

Sales growth, falling API costs and lower finance charges boost profits

Supernet scales up after PSX Main Board transition
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Supernet scales up after PSX Main Board transition

Strong pipeline, dollar-linked revenues signal sustained growth

Crude rises, stocks fall on fears over nascent Iran ceasefire
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Crude rises, stocks fall on fears over nascent Iran ceasefire

There are fears that the ceasefire could fall apart while crude remains stuck in Hormuz

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