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.
AKD Securities Withdraws PAI for 6.02% Stake in Escorts Investment Bank
AKD Securities has withdrawn its public announcement to acquire up to 6.02% of Escorts Investment Bank after the statutory deadline expired, citing pending conditions under the share purchase agreement.
Pak-Qatar General Takaful IPO Opens, Set to Raise Rs420 Million on PSX
Pak-Qatar General Takaful Limited (PQGTL) has opened its IPO, aiming to raise Rs420 million and become Pakistan’s first dedicated general Takaful company listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange, following the success of Pak-Qatar Family Takaful’s listing.
Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited Announces Rs450m Rights Issue for Capital Expansion
Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited (TSBL) approves issuance of 450 million ordinary shares via a 150% rights issue to existing shareholders, boosting the company’s paid-up capital and strengthening its equity base.
KSE-100 Index Surges 13,707 Points in Record Opening Rally, PSX Hits All-Time High
Pakistan Stock Exchange delivers historic start to 2026 as the KSE-100 Index jumps 13,707 points in the first 19 trading days, reaching a new all-time high of 187,761 amid strong investor sentiment and easing geopolitical concerns.
Pakistan Stock Exchange Adopts T+1 Settlement System from February 2026
Pakistan Stock Exchange will transition to a T+1 settlement cycle from February 9, 2026, aiming to enhance efficiency, reduce risk, and align with global capital market standards.
PSX Rally: KSE-100 Jumps 3,600 Points on SBP Rate Cut Expectations
Pakistan Stock Exchange staged a strong rebound as the KSE-100 Index surged over 3,600 points amid easing geopolitical tensions and expectations of an interest rate cut by the SBP.
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.
SECP Alerts Public on Unlicensed Trading Platforms “Hillhouse Capital” and “S-169 Wharton”
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has warned investors against illegal trading platforms promising high returns, urging engagement only with licensed brokers and official channels.
Pakistan Plans Inaugural Panda Bond Issuance Amid Ongoing Economic Reforms
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced Pakistan’s plan to issue its first Panda bond targeting $250 million, alongside debt reduction, SOE privatization, and structural reforms to boost competitiveness and digital payments.