The Pakistan Stock Exchange delivered another strong weekly performance as the benchmark KSE-100 Index gained 3.22 percent, reflecting sustained investor confidence and active market participation. The index climbed by 5,800 points during the week to close at 185,372 points, extending its upward momentum and reaching another important milestone in Pakistan’s equity market. Throughout the trading […]
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Dubai launches business support drive to strengthen investor confidence
Dubai has intensified efforts to protect its position as a leading tourism, trade and financial hub by working closely with business leaders following months of regional tensions. Senior officials convened a large meeting with hundreds of executives in March to gather recommendations on restoring investor confidence, reviving tourism activity and supporting companies affected by economic […]
Pakistan, UK review economic cooperation agenda
Muhammad Aurangzeb met Jane Marriott on Monday to discuss economic cooperation, reforms, and regional developments. The meeting focused on Pakistan’s efforts to maintain macroeconomic stability and strengthen investor confidence. Both sides also reviewed ongoing collaboration on economic and development priorities. According to an official statement, Aurangzeb briefed the British envoy on the government’s response to […]
PSX surges past 168,000 on strong buying momentum
The Pakistan Stock Exchange opened in positive territory on Wednesday as strong buying activity lifted investor confidence during early trading. Moreover, the benchmark index quickly regained the 168,000-point level after recent fluctuations. Consequently, market participants responded with renewed optimism at the start of the third trading day of the business week. During early trade, the […]
Bitcoin rebounds above $65K after hitting 16-month low
The world’s largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC), has rebounded sharply after falling to $60,000, marking its lowest level in 16 months. The recovery is being driven by signs of revival in global technology stocks, which earlier in the week had triggered widespread sell-offs across risky asset classes, Reuters reported. Read More: Bitcoin plunges up to 8% in […]
Finance minister urges faster capital market development
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has directed the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) to accelerate the development of capital market in order to broaden financing options and strengthen investor confidence. Read More: SECP operationalises Capital Market Development Fund The directive was issued during a meeting with the SECP’s new leadership, led by Chairman Kabir […]
Aurangzeb meets SECP to boost capital markets
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met the new SECP leadership on Friday to discuss strengthening Pakistan’s capital markets. The meeting focused on regulatory reforms, diversifying financing sources, and boosting investor confidence across equity and debt markets. Aurangzeb emphasized collaboration to modernize market infrastructure and support sustainable economic growth. During the meeting, Aurangzeb highlighted the government’s integrated […]
Pakistan stocks surge past 185000 points
Pakistan Stock Exchange closed the week on a strong note, crossing 185,000 points. The benchmark KSE-100 index gained 3,642 points by Friday’s close. Investors welcomed the positive trend after midweek losses of over 1,100 points. The market showed strong buying across major sectors, including banking, energy, and technology. Trading volume surged, reflecting renewed investor confidence […]
KSE-100 Index hits record high, surges past 185,000 points
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday witnessed a historic surge as the KSE-100 Index hit an all-time high, reflecting strong investor confidence and robust buying activity. For the first time in its history, the benchmark KSE-100 Index crossed the psychological barrier of 185,000 points during intraday trading, peaking at 185,481 points. At the […]
PSX crosses 182,000 as bullish trend continues despite economic challenges
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) surged past the 182,000-mark on Monday as local investors drove a record-setting rally despite economic challenges, including declining exports and a widening trade deficit. Read More: PSX Slumps Amid Economic Concerns The benchmark KSE-100 index hit an intraday high of 184,000 before closing at 182,408.24, up 3,373 points or 1.88pc. The […]