Pakistan Energy Sector Set to Outperform Amid Global Oil Surge and Geopolitical Tensions
Rising oil prices and Middle East instability drive growth in Pakistan’s E&P and OMC sectors, while cyclical industries face headwinds from potential interest rate hikes.
Pakistan Stock Exchange Records Historic 9000 Point Recovery as Middle East Tensions Ease
The PSX KSE-100 index surged by over 9,600 points following a market halt, driven by falling oil prices and hopes for a diplomatic resolution in the Middle East.
Pakistan Stock Market Plunges 8.3% as KSE-100 Faces Sharp Selloff Amid Global Oil Surge
Pakistan’s KSE-100 index drops 13,050 points or 8.29% in early trading, triggering market halt as investors react to soaring global crude oil prices and economic uncertainties.
Pakistan Stock Exchange KSE-100 Opens Strong with 2,200+ Point Intraday Gain
The KSE-100 index opened the week on a bullish note, rising over 2,200 points with strong investor participation and robust trading activity, reflecting positive market sentiment at PSX.
Pakistani banks among top Asia-Pacific performers as investor returns surge in 2025
Pakistani banks delivered some of the highest total investor returns in Asia-Pacific during 2025, with seven institutions ranking among S&P Global’s top 15 lenders by performance.
LCCI president says 2025 brought stability but structural issues still weigh on Pakistan’s economy
LCCI President Faheemur Rehman Saigol says Pakistan saw gradual economic stability in 2025, but warns that high energy costs, trade deficit and weak investment continue to limit sustainable growth.
KSE-100 gains 708 points on IMF progress, easing geopolitical tensions, and market optimism
The KSE-100 index gained 708 points during a volatile trading week, supported by progress on IMF agreements, easing geopolitical tensions, and investor optimism. Analysts expect continued momentum as corporate results season unfolds.
KSE-100 Index Slides for Fourth Straight Session as Market Sentiment Weakens
The Pakistan Stock Exchange continues its losing streak as the KSE-100 index extends its decline for a fourth consecutive session, driven by institutional selling, foreign outflows, and investor unease despite positive economic indicators.
Banking and Fertiliser Sectors Drive Gains as PSX Closes Higher Amid Volatile Session
The Pakistan Stock Exchange closed higher with the KSE-100 index gaining 258 points, led by strength in banking and fertiliser sectors. Despite the positive finish, trading volumes declined as investor sentiment remained cautious amid sectoral divergence and macroeconomic uncertainties.
PSX Inches Forward with Marginal Gain, Closes Week on a Mixed Note
The Pakistan Stock Exchange ended Friday on a flat note with the KSE-100 inching up by just 20.64 points. Gains in cement and banking stocks were offset by declines in fertilizers and technology, keeping market sentiment mixed.