SECP Mandates Phased Adoption of Shariah-Compliant Trading for Licensed Entities
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has directed institutional investors and licensed entities to gradually adopt Shariah-compliant brokerage services, with a phased plan beginning in 2025 to align financial markets with Islamic principles.
PSX Closing Bell: KSE-100 Index Crosses 149,000 with Strong Sectoral Support
The Pakistan Stock Exchange started the new month on a bullish note as the KSE-100 Index surged by over 1,300 points, driven by gains in cement, banking, and oil exploration sectors, with trading volumes crossing 1.18 billion shares.
Soneri Bank Earnings Slip 22% in H1 2025 Despite Income Growth
Soneri Bank reported a 22% drop in profit after tax to Rs 2.49 billion for H1 2025, despite 14% growth in income. Rising expenses, tax pressures, and weaker forex earnings weighed on results.
KSE-100 Index Falls 380 Points as Profit-Taking and Global Market Uncertainty Hit PSX
The KSE-100 Index at the Pakistan Stock Exchange dropped 380 points as profit-taking and global market uncertainty weighed on investor sentiment. The rupee, however, continued its upward streak against the US dollar.
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.
SECP Launches Capital Market Development Fund to Boost Investor Literacy and Market Growth
SECP has operationalized the Capital Market Development Fund (CMDF) with contributions from PSX, NCCPL, CDC, and PMEX to enhance financial literacy, expand outreach, and strengthen Pakistan’s capital markets through investor education and capacity building.
KSE-100 Crosses 150,000 Milestone in Intraday Trade as Market Sentiment Improves
The KSE-100 Index at the Pakistan Stock Exchange crossed 150,000 points in intraday trade for the first time, driven by investor optimism, government reform measures, and strong sectoral performance across banking, cement, and pharmaceuticals.
SECP Approves Cordoba PE Management as NBFC for Private Equity and Venture Capital Services
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has granted Cordoba PE Management Limited a license to operate as a Non-Banking Finance Company for Private Equity and Venture Capital Fund Management, marking a significant step toward strengthening Pakistan’s private investment landscape.
PSX Ends Week Flat as Late Selling Offsets Early Gains
The Pakistan Stock Exchange closed nearly unchanged on Friday as late selling erased earlier gains, with the KSE-100 Index slipping 37 points amid lower trading volumes.
Pakistan Stock Exchange to Suspend Trading on Independence Day
The Pakistan Stock Exchange will suspend all trading on August 14, 2025, to mark the country’s 78th Independence Day, with operations resuming the following day.