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PSX ends choppy week with modest 0.37% gain
A late-week rally, fueled by easing tensions and speculation over a resolution to the gas circular debt, pushed the index up 689 points
Jan 19, 2026
Jan 19, 2026

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).
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The Pakistan Stock Exchange saw a rollercoaster week, with early declines driven by geopolitical jitters and profit-taking. A late-week rally, fueled by easing tensions and speculation over a resolution to the gas circular debt, pushed the index up 689 points (0.37%) to close at 185,099. OGDC and PPL led the rebound.
In this episode of Stock Watch, powered by Chase Securities, Nukta’s Shuja Qureshi and Shahbaz Ashraf welcome Junaid Godil of Arif Habib Limited to discuss what lies ahead as earnings season gets underway.








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