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PSX breaks 172,000 barrier in bullish move

Investor confidence soared as the Pakistan Stock Exchange rallied on the back of PIA’s privatization

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Shuja Qureshi

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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.

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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).

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Investor confidence soared this week as the Pakistan Stock Exchange rallied on the back of PIA’s privatization. The KSE-100 Index climbed 997 points, closing at an all-time high of 172,401.

In this week’s Stock Watch, presented by HBL and powered by Chase Securities, Nukta’s Shuja Qureshi and Shahbaz Ashraf sit down with Ali Farid Khawaja, Co-founder of KTrade, to explore how PIA’s privatization could pave the way for foreign investment and what lies ahead for the PSX in 2026.

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