PSX rally: Is the worst behind us?
In this episode of Stock Watch, Sana Tawfiq of Arif Habib Ltd analyses the PSX rally, economic outlook and emerging market risks

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).

Moiz Ur-Rehman
A multidisciplinary economist, legal thinker, and broadcast journalist with over five years of experience at the intersection of finance, policy, and media. I have academic grounding; in law, economics, and hospitality management, to accessible, high-impact storytelling for business audiences across Pakistan and beyond.
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) surged 4.5% this week, supported by a sharp 13–14% decline in global oil prices and trading volumes exceeding 1 billion shares. But as investors welcome easing geopolitical tensions and inflation returning to single digits, a key question remains: has the war risk genuinely subsided, or is the market getting ahead of itself?
In this episode of Stock Watch, powered by Chase Securities, Nukta’s Shahbaz Ashraf, CFA, and Moiz Ur Rehman are joined by Sana Tawfiq, Head of Research at Arif Habib Ltd, to examine the KSE-100 rally, the potential impact of the US midterm elections on global markets, inflation and interest rate outlooks, and the rupee’s competitiveness through the Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER).
With the corporate earnings season concluded, debt rollovers secured and key economic indicators shifting, where should investors look for opportunities? The discussion explores the relative appeal of high-dividend stocks and high-growth, multibagger opportunities, while assessing the risks that could challenge the market's momentum.
Watch the full episode of Stock Watch, powered by Chase Securities, for expert analysis, investment insights, top stock picks and the risks shaping Pakistan's equity market.








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