PSX to Observe 17 Official Holidays in 2026, Trading Schedule Notified
Pakistan Stock Exchange has released its official holiday calendar for 2026, confirming 17 market holidays including Eid, national days, and religious observances.
State Bank of Pakistan Injects Rs50.5 Billion via Reverse Repo OMO to Support Liquidity
The State Bank of Pakistan conducted a reverse repo Open Market Operation, injecting Rs50.5 billion into the banking system to address liquidity needs, with transactions carried out against government securities.
JazzWorld Executes Pakistan’s Largest PKR 75bn Interest Rate Swap with UBL
JazzWorld has executed Pakistan’s largest-ever PKR 75 billion interest rate swap with UBL, strengthening financial risk management and deepening local derivative markets.
SBP Government Securities Auction Sees Strong Participation, Yields Drop Across T-Bills and PIBs
Pakistan’s State Bank raises Rs1.09 trillion through treasury bills and 10-year PIB floaters amid strong investor participation, with cut-off yields falling across all tenors, signaling positive market sentiment.
AKD Securities Triples Revenue Amid Pakistan’s Bullish Stock Market
AKD Securities Ltd. has reported a threefold increase in revenue for FY25, driven by soaring trading volumes, bullish valuations, and strong performance of its own investment portfolio, reflecting renewed confidence in Pakistan’s equity markets.
SBP Injects Rs774 Billion Through One-Day OMO to Maintain Market Liquidity
The State Bank of Pakistan injected Rs774 billion into the banking system through a one-day OMO reverse repo operation to stabilize liquidity and maintain smooth functioning of short-term interest rates in the interbank market.
Muhammad Amin Khan Lodhi Appointed Deputy Governor of State Bank of Pakistan
The Government of Pakistan has appointed Muhammad Amin Khan Lodhi as Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan for five years. With over 26 years of experience at SBP, Lodhi brings expertise in monetary policy, financial markets, and economic research, reinforcing the central bank’s strategic leadership.
Pakistan Stock Market Ends Week Lower Amid Profit-Taking, Tariff Uncertainty, and Weak Earnings
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended the week on a cautious note as the KSE-100 Index slipped 502 points or 0.31% week-on-week, weighed down by profit-taking, regulatory uncertainty following NEPRA’s tariff revisions, and weak corporate earnings. Despite the decline, strong treasury performance and a current account surplus provided some macroeconomic stability.
PSX Surges 1.49% as Banking Sector Drives Market Recovery Amid Improved Economic Sentiment
The Pakistan Stock Exchange surged 1.49% as the banking sector led a strong recovery, supported by a current account surplus, rising technology exports, and easing geopolitical tensions, signaling improved investor sentiment.
KTrade Upgrades Banking Sector Outlook as Habib Bank Limited Tops Investment Picks
KTrade has raised its outlook for Pakistan’s banking sector, forecasting 20% earnings growth by end-CY25. The brokerage highlighted robust deposit mobilization, strong capital gains, and improved sector valuations, naming Habib Bank Limited as its top pick.