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Lucky Cement profit rises 23% in 1QFY26
Lucky Cement Limited (LUCK) posted a 23% year-on-year increase in consolidated earnings for the first quarter of FY26, with profit rising to Rs21.99 billion (EPS: Rs15.0),…
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Selling Pressure Deepens as Market Extends Correction
Tuesday’s trend persisted at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), where the KSE-100 Index opened on a positive note, gaining 589 points early on. However, selling pressure…
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Fauji Fertilizer eyes growth post-FFBL merger
Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC) shared an optimistic outlook for 2025 at its corporate briefing, highlighting post-merger consolidation benefits, new product developments, and plans for Shariah compliance…
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Bulls Fade as Bears Take Charge Amid Rollover Pressure
The local bourse blew hot and cold on Tuesday as the KSE-100 Index witnessed a dramatic tug-of-war between the bulls and the bears. The session opened…
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Rising Bank Charges Spark Customer Concerns
Customers nationwide are expressing concern as banking costs rise due to new government tax measures combined with additional service charges imposed by banks. Under the updated…
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Crypto Market Surges on Fed Cut, Trade Optimism
Bitcoin and Ethereum surged, lifting the global crypto market value to nearly $3.92 trillion amid renewed optimism over improving economic conditions. Bitcoin rose nearly 4 percent…
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Millat Tractors profit drops 17% in 1QFY26
Millat Tractors Limited (MTL) reported a 17% year-on-year decline in profit for the first quarter of FY2025–26, posting earnings of Rs514 million or Rs2.57 per share,…
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PSX 100 Index Sheds 1,140 Points
The KSE-100 Index settled at 162,163 points, posting a decline of 1,140 points after a highly volatile trading session. Investor sentiment remained mixed as the index…
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SBP Maintains Policy Rate
Pakistan’s central bank kept its policy rate unchanged at 11% on Monday, in line with market expectations, citing a stronger growth outlook and easing concerns over…
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SBP Two Hour Delay Protects Branchless Banking Users
SBP clarified that the recently introduced two-hour cooling period for digital fund transfers aims to strengthen customer due diligence and prevent fraudulent transactions. SBP officials addressed…
