Pakistan Stock Exchange Rebounds as Investors Hunt for Bargains Despite Escalating Geopolitical Tensions
The benchmark KSE-100 index recovers 1,766 points on Wednesday, recouping some of its previous losses amid ongoing United States and Iran hostilities.
SECP Chairman Announces Capital Market Institute Overhaul for Fintech Literacy
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan plans to reorganize the Capital Market Institute to introduce advanced financial technology courses and talent development.
State Bank of Pakistan Mops Up Rs198 Billion Through Open Market Operation to Stabilize Liquidity
The State Bank of Pakistan conducted a Repo Sale mop-up on April 22, 2026, absorbing Rs198 billion from the banking system to manage market liquidity and interest rates.
Pakistan Markets Rally as Islamabad Mediates Diplomatic Breakthrough in Middle East Crisis
KIBOR rates plunge and the PSX hits a historic 12,920 point gain as Pakistan facilitates a diplomatic ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
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.