Private Sector Credit Surges 12% in FY25, Signaling Economic Rebound
Private sector borrowing rose by 12% in FY25, marking a healthy recovery in bank credit and signaling growing business confidence amid falling interest rates and improving economic sentiment. Analysts predict the trend will continue into FY26.
State Bank’s Foreign Reserves Surge to $14.5 Billion, Boosting Pakistan’s External Position
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves under the State Bank surged by $1.77 billion in a week to $14.5 billion, pushing total reserves past $20 billion, driven by official inflows that strengthen the country’s external financial position.
KSE-100 Index Slides 463 Points Amid Global Geopolitical Tensions and Profit-Taking
The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s KSE-100 index fell by 463 points on Thursday, closing at 120,003 amid global market unease and regional tensions. Analysts cited intraday profit-taking and investor caution driven by geopolitical uncertainty as key factors.
Pakistan Stock Exchange Suffers 1,950-Point Drop Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions
The Pakistan Stock Exchange faced a sharp decline of nearly 2,000 points as investors reacted to rising geopolitical instability following Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, triggering panic-driven sell-offs across key sectors.
PSX Soars to Historic High with 1,600-Point Surge as ADB Approves $800 Million for Pakistan
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed at a record-breaking 120,450 points after gaining nearly 1,600 points in a single day. The rally comes as the Asian Development Bank approves an $800 million financing package for Pakistan, boosting investor confidence and market momentum.