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.
Citi Pharma Launches IPO for Veterinary Subsidiary to Expand Animal Health Business
Citi Pharma approves initial public offering for Citi Veterinary Pharma Limited, aiming to raise Rs. 1–2 billion and boost revenue in Pakistan’s veterinary pharmaceutical sector.
Commercial Banks Lead Sector Losses Amid Market Decline at Pakistan Stock Exchange
The commercial banking sector emerged as the largest drag on the Pakistan Stock Exchange, losing over 5,000 points and contributing significantly to the overall market downturn. Other sectors including fertilizer, oil & gas exploration, and cement also faced notable declines.
PSX KSE-100 Drops 831 Points as Afghanistan Tensions Spark Heavy Selling
Pakistan Stock Exchange’s KSE-100 index falls 831 points to 168,062 amid geopolitical tensions with Afghanistan, with banking and energy heavyweights leading the decline.
Pakistan Stock Exchange Surpasses 500,000 Investors as Retail Participation Accelerates in 2026
Pakistan Stock Exchange crosses 500,000 investors for the first time, driven by rapid retail growth, rising macro stability, and over 16 expected IPOs in 2026.
Standard Chartered Pakistan Reports 37% Profit Drop in CY25 Amid Falling Interest Income and Higher Costs
Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan posts 37% decline in CY25 profit as net interest income, securities gains and total income shrink, while operating expenses rise; board announces final cash dividend of Rs3 per share.
Airlink Communication Posts Rs3.05bn Half-Year Profit Despite Revenue Dip, Margins Expand Sharply
Airlink Communication Limited reports Rs3.05bn profit for H1 FY2026, up 32% year-on-year, as gross margin improves to 14.9% despite a 15% decline in revenue and higher finance and tax costs.
Bank of Punjab Approves Rs 1 Billion Capital Injection for BOP Exchange Growth
The Bank of Punjab’s Board of Directors approved a Rs 1 billion capital injection into BOP Exchange Private Limited to strengthen regulatory capital and support expansion in currency exchange and remittance services.
Bank Makramah Files Share Capital Reorganization Scheme Before IHC to Increase Minority Stake
Bank Makramah Limited submits a Scheme of Arrangement to Islamabad High Court to reorganize share capital, reducing sponsor stake and increasing minority shareholding without financial cost.
Bank Makramah to Issue 27.8 Million Shares to TFC Holders to Strengthen Tier 1 Capital
Bank Makramah Ltd. plans to issue 27.8 million shares worth Rs 3.35 billion to Term Finance Certificate holders as part of its Tier 1 capital strengthening strategy, subject to regulatory and shareholder approval.