KSE-100 hits record 131,949, banking stocks lead the charge
The new fiscal year kicked off with a powerful rally at the Pakistan Stock Exchange

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).
The new fiscal year kicked off with a powerful rally at the Pakistan Stock Exchange, pushing the benchmark KSE-100 index to a record-breaking 131,949 points—a weekly gain of 6%.
Leading the charge was the banking sector, fueled by investor optimism over-generous dividend prospects in the upcoming corporate earnings season.
In this episode of Stock Watch, Nukta presenter Shuja Qureshi is joined by Shahbaz Ashraf, CIO at FRIM Ventures and Waqas Ghani, Head of Research at JS Global Capital Ltd. Together, they explore the driving forces behind the banking and fertilizer sectors' strength and share perspectives on where the market could be headed next. Watch now!
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