The week opened on a strong note as the bulls dominated the trading floor, propelling the benchmark KSE-100 Index to an impressive intraday gain of 2,615 points before closing at 166,242, up 2,436 points or 1.49%. Market euphoria was fueled by a major diplomatic breakthrough — Pakistan and Afghanistan reached an immediate ceasefire agreement following…
KSE 100 Index largely traded in negative zone during the trading session on account of continued profit taking by investors, as Index declined to close at 163,806 level (down by -0.39%). Top negative contribution to the index came from MARI, UBL, HBL, POL & ENGROH, as they cumulatively contributed -681 points to the index Traded value…
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is scheduled to hold its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Oct 27, 2025. In a Poll conducted by Topline Securities, 85% of the market participant expect policy rate to remain unchanged compared to 72% in last poll. We believe, participants expectations for status quo is owing to recent floods…
Pakistan pledges technical and AI-based support to help Sudan upgrade its maritime infrastructure and strengthen regional trade routes. Pakistan has offered its technical expertise to help modernize Sudan’s ports, pledging support for the African nation’s efforts to upgrade its maritime infrastructure and strengthen trade connectivity across the region. Read More: Pakistan eyes stronger maritime links…
Pakistan Textile exports clocked in at US$1.6bn in Sep 2025, down 2% YoY while up 3% MoM. In 1QFY26 Textile Exports reach US$4.8bn up 6% from US$4.5bn in 1QFY25. The 2% YoY decline in exports in Sep 2025 was primarily driven by a 25% YoY drop in cotton cloth exports, which fell to US$150mn from…
The trading day began on a strong footing, with the KSE-100 Index extending its upward momentum and surging by as much as 1,178 points in early trade. However, the bullish sentiment proved fleeting as profit-taking led by local institutions triggered a sharp reversal. The bears swiftly regained control, dragging the benchmark down by 1,424 points…
The government risks incurring liabilities over US$131 million over three years if the Roosevelt Hotel in New York is not reopened. The Ministry of Defense (MoD) in a recent meeting of economic coordination committee (ECC) informed that the PIAIL team had negotiated with High Gate for reopening of the Roosevelt Hotel while keeping the Privatisation…
Islamabad: Pakistan International Airline Investment Limited (PIAIL) board has failed to utilize 20 million Euro available at Scribe Hotel due to tax implications. In a recent meeting, economic coordination committee (ECC) was informed that that the PIAIL Board had regretted its inability to use funds available at Scribe Hotel to the tune of Euro 20…
Islamabad: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has granted extension in submission of tax return for the tax year 2025. It has extended another 16 days to file income tax return till October 31. Read More: Credit Card Data Mandatory in Tax Returns Earlier, the FBR had extended the deadline for filing tax return for…
Islamabad: A high level delegation of Samson Group says that Pakistan unlock new avenues of job creations, export growth and local enterprise participation by aligning its industrial policy with sustainable tourism and regional development. A delegation of the International Advisory Board of the Samson Group of Companies called on Special Assistant to the Prime Minister…