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KSE-100 crosses 181,000 as PSX rally extends
By Aftab Ahmed | January 5, 2026
The KSE-100 Index on Monday made a new historical record and reached an intraday high of 183,964.37 before easing slightly towards the end. It closed at 182,408.23, registering an increase of 3,373.31 points or 1.88%. Pakistan stocks on Monday surged in early trading as the KSE-100 Index crossed 181,000 intraday for the first time. Bulls…
Pakistan Equity Market Posted Return of 51%YoY
By Aftab Ahmed | January 1, 2026
Pakistan equities emerged as the second-best performing asset class after gold in CY25, with the KSE-100 Index delivering a robust 51% return following three consecutive years of strong gains. However, Performance during the year was heavily concentrated in 2HCY25. The market returned was subdued in 1HCY25 amid elevated geopolitical tensions (India–Pakistan and Israel–Iran), while 2HCY25…
CCP battles in the courts in 2025
By Aftab Ahmed | January 1, 2026
It imposes Rs2.36bn Penalties, Recovers Rs933m; Issues 47 Show-Cause Notices During 2025, the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) imposed penalties of Rs2.363 billion, recovered Rs932.56 million, and issued 47 show-cause notices to undertakings involved in cartelization, price-fixing, prohibited agreements, and deceptive marketing practices. During the year, the CCP made significant progress in reducing its court…
Pakistan gold rates fall on Jan 1, 2026
By Aftab Ahmed | January 1, 2026
Pakistan’s interbank gold rates declined on Thursday, January 1, 2026, with prices falling across all major bullion categories at the start of the New Year. Gold prices issued by the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Associations showed a broad-based decline, reflecting weaker international bullion prices and softer local sentiment. The rates were released for…
OGDC Announces Major Oil and Gas Discovery in Kohat
By Aftab Ahmed | January 1, 2026
ISLAMABAD: As a New Year gift for the nation, Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC), the operator of the Nashpa Exploration Licence with a 65 percent working interest along with joint venture partners, on Thursday announced a major oil and gas discovery over the Datta Formation at its exploratory well Baragzai X-01 (Slant) located…
Govt To Set Up National Vaccine Fund
By Aftab Ahmed | December 31, 2025
The government has decided to set up National Vaccine Fund as a dedicated, professionally managed investment vehicle anchored by the State to produce vaccine locally. This fund will be established under new vaccine policy. Under this policy, approved vaccine manufacturers may be allowed 35% withholding of export proceeds in dollars to manage expenses in export…
Consumes To Get Relief in electricity bills in January 2026
By Aftab Ahmed | December 31, 2025
The consumers are set to get relief in electricity bills in January 2026 on account of fuel adjustment. Pakistan’s power regulator, NEPRA, on Wednesday held a hearing on the Central Power Purchasing Agency’s (CPPA) request that is ready to refund Rs0.72/unit to consumers in January bills, potentially giving consumers relief of over Rs5.6 billion. This…
Gold prices fall sharply in Pakistan on Dec 31
By Aftab Ahmed | December 31, 2025
Gold prices declined sharply across Pakistan on Wednesday, reflecting a drop in international bullion rates and interbank exchange movements. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Associations, the price of 24-karat gold per tola fell by Rs2,500 to Rs456,962 on December 31, 2025. The price of 10 grams of 24-karat gold dropped by…
PTCL Will Participate in 5G Auction: Hatem
By Aftab Ahmed | December 31, 2025
Hatem Bamatraf, President & Chief Executive Officer, PTCL & Ufone, here on Wednesday announced that the PTCL and the merged telecom company that includes Ufone and the Telenor- Pakistan will participate in the upcoming 5G spectrum auction.He added that the authorities will consider the concerns of the telecom industry and release the spectrum during the…
Petrol Price Reduced by Rs 10.28 per litre
By Aftab Ahmed | December 31, 2025
The government on Wednesday slashed price of petrol by Rs 10.28 per litre as a new year gift in line with fluctuation in global oil prices effective from January 1,2026. It has also reduced the price of high speed diesel by Rs 8.57 per litre. After fresh reduction, the petrol will be sold now at…