PSX continues to consolidate, posts 0.5% weekly gain
Market sentiment remained cautiously optimistic amid speculation over sector-specific incentives and policy shifts in the new fiscal budget

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 Pakistan Stock Exchange saw a measured uptrend this week, with the Cement sector leading the charge as investors anticipated the announcement of a construction package in the upcoming budget.
Selective picks such as PTC and APL gained significant traction, registering 9.5% and 9.3% increases, respectively. By week’s end, the benchmark KSE-100 index recorded a 0.5% gain, closing at 119,691 points.
Market sentiment remained cautiously optimistic amid speculation over sector-specific incentives and policy shifts in the new fiscal budget.
In this week’s episode of Stock Watch, Nukta presenter Shuja Qureshi is joined by Shahbaz Ashraf, CIO at FRIM Ventures, and Shankar Talreja, Director of Research at Topline Securities, to discuss the impact of the upcoming budget on key sectors, power sector circular debt resolution, and analyze the potential Attock Group divestment of Attock Cement Pakistan Limited.
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