Business
KSE-100 falls as banks drag index amid profit-taking
Selling by mutual funds and weak quarterly results push market lower. Pakistan’s benchmark KSE-100 Index extended its losing streak on Thursday, declining by [verify]% to close…
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Business
Pakistan Eyes $1 Trillion Economy via Blue Growth
Pakistan aims to transform its maritime sector into a driver of regional trade and economic growth, positioning the country as a hub of connectivity across Asia,…
Business
Bank Alfalah Profit Falls 52% in 3Q2025
Earnings slump amid higher operating expenses and weaker non-interest income Bank Alfalah Ltd (BAFL) reported a sharp decline in profitability for the third quarter of 2025,…
Business
PSX 100 Index continues bleeding
The KSE-100 Index ended the session at 164,590 points, recording a decline of 1,962 points. The trading day remained notably volatile, reflecting mixed investor sentiment, as…
Business
CCP Approves Acquisition of M/s FLSmidth Cement
ISLAMABAD, Oct 22: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved the acquisition of M/s FLSmidth Cement by M/s Corsica Buyer ApS under a global Share…
Currency Rate
Pakistani rupee Continues to Gain
The Pakistani rupee made a marginal gain against the US dollar in the inter-bank market on Wednesday and closed at 281.05. State Bank of Pakistan said…
Business
Volatility Grips Market as Investors Book Profits on Strength
The local bourse experienced a highly volatile session today, oscillating in both directions throughout the trading day. The KSE-100 Index posted an intraday high of 816…
Business
Women Bank Accounts Rise Sharply Across Pakistan
Pakistan has recorded remarkable advancement in women’s financial inclusion since the launch of the Banking on Equality policy, introduced by the State Bank in 2021. The…
Business
Pakistan Plans $13bn ‘Sea to Steel’ Corridor to Revive PSM
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has announced an ambitious “Sea to Steel Green Corridor” project aimed at reviving Pakistan Steel Mills and saving…
Business
KSE 100 Index Closes with Positive Signs
The KSE-100 Index wrapped up the session on a strong footing, closing at 167,346 points after registering gain of 1,103 points. The market sustained its upward…