Geopolitical uncertainty halts PSX rally
Watch for a discussion on market direction and strategies for investors navigating this uncertain climate

Shuja Qureshi
Presenter
With over 20 years of combined experience in media and stock brokerage, Shuja Qureshi is a seasoned professional who hosts a weekly stock market show on Nukta. Passionate about personal finance, he also presents 'How to Money with Shuja Qureshi' on Nukta.
Shahbaz Ashraf
Business Consultant
Seasoned Investment Professional | CFA | 17+ Years of Experience in Equity Research, Valuation & Advisory Seasoned investment professional with over 17 years of experience in equity research, financial analysis, valuations, and investment advisory—primarily focused on financial services firms, including equity brokerages, asset management companies, and family offices. Skilled in financial modeling, portfolio management, and evaluating multi-asset investment opportunities. Known for delivering data-driven insights and actionable strategies tailored to both institutional and private clients. Holds a BBA and MBA in Finance from the Institute of Business Management (IoBM), Karachi, and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).
Market euphoria following the federal budget was short-lived as escalating tensions between Iran and Israel sparked fears of a wider regional crisis.
The ripple effects were immediate — global stock markets tumbled while oil prices skyrocketed, heightening investor uncertainty.
The benchmark KSE-100 index surged to a high of 126,700 points before reversing sharply, closing the week at 122,144 points — still managing a modest 0.4% gain.
In this episode of Stock Watch, Nukta presenter Shuja Qureshi is joined by Shahbaz Ashraf, CIO at FRIM Ventures, and Imtiaz Gadar, CEO at Al Meezan Investment Management Limited, to discuss market direction and strategies for investors navigating this uncertain climate.
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