Pakistan’s economy grew 1.73pc in 2nd quarter, says govt Announcement comes hours after IMF staff reached deal with govt for new $1.3 billion financing. Updated 3 days ago
Shares at PSX surge 1,100 points after IMF agreement Analyst attributes positive momentum to release of the revised feasibility study for Reko Diq by OGDC and PPL. Updated 3 days ago
Shares at PSX reverse gains, plunge 2,000 points on IMF concerns Brokerage firm attributes bearish momentum to IMF concerns on electricity tariffs. Published 24 Mar, 2025 03:06pm
Shares at PSX surge 1,200 points in intraday trade, crossing 119,000 barrier in new high Analyst attributes momentum to local funds buying continuing on govt reaching IMF agreement soon. Updated 20 Mar, 2025 01:48pm
Shares at PSX reach all-time high, move closer to 118,000 barrier Analyst attributes momentum to expectations that "govt will agree with banks to resolve old circular debt issues". Published 19 Mar, 2025 03:26pm
Shares at PSX rally over 600 points on hopes of IMF staff-level agreement soon Analyst notes market remains positive amid hope of resolution of old circular debt. Updated 17 Mar, 2025 02:06pm
Shares at PSX rally 1,000 points amid expectations of smooth IMF review Analyst attributes bullish momentum to Moody’s changing the country’s banking outlook to positive. Published 13 Mar, 2025 02:00pm
Shares at PSX climb more than 1,400 points on IMF review optimism Analyst attributes bullish momentum to reports that IMF may allow "downward revision in tax targets". Updated 06 Mar, 2025 01:36pm
Inflation for February clocks in at 1.5pc — lowest since 2015 Brokerage firm says inflation numbers "came lower than market expectations"; Tarar says PM welcomes inflation decline. Updated 03 Mar, 2025 05:01pm
Bears take hold of PSX as shares decline 1,200 points due to IMF review concerns Analyst attributes the downward trajectory to “selling pressure”. Updated 03 Mar, 2025 02:02pm
KLF Day 1: Resignation, frustration hang heavy in the air as experts talk economy Miftah Ismail blasts govt; Khurram Husain stresses plight of daily wage earners. Published 08 Feb, 2025 12:38am
CPI inflation slows to 2.41pc for January — lowest in 9 years On a month-on-month basis, PBS notes 0.2pc rise as compared to 0.1pc in December. Updated 03 Feb, 2025 02:11pm
Bears take hold of PSX as shares decline 1,500 points on Trump’s trade war Export-reliant stocks, currencies slump on Trump's "America first" move; analyst says Pakistan positioned “to gain from declining commodity prices". Updated 03 Feb, 2025 03:43pm
Shares at PSX climb more than 500 points ahead of MPC meeting Analyst attributes momentum to easing political tensions. Updated 20 Jan, 2025 03:34pm
Shares at PSX climb 1,400 points on easing political concerns Analyst attributes bullish momentum to the market responding positively to today's verdict in graft case. Updated 18 Jan, 2025 09:49am
CPI inflation clocks in at 4.1pc for December 2024 — lowest in nearly 7 years Brokerage firm says inflation during 1HFY25 averaged 7.22pc. Updated 02 Jan, 2025 01:19pm
PSX enjoys 3rd largest single-day rally as shares climb over 3,900 points Analyst attributes bullish momentum to finance minister's hinting at single-digit interest rate. Updated 30 Dec, 2024 04:21pm
2024: Pakistan’s year of (dis)inflation Inflation numbers running high can cause big problems for the economy especially if it turns into a vicious cycle. Updated 30 Dec, 2024 12:34pm
Bearish momentum at PSX as shares decline nearly 2,000 points on security concerns Analyst attributes decline to "ongoing security situation at the borders affecting sentiments". Updated 26 Dec, 2024 03:35pm
Bears maintain control at PSX as KSE-100 index sheds another 4,700 points Analyst attributes decline to NA bill "aimed at targeting non-filers and restricting their ability to invest in mutual funds". Updated 20 Dec, 2024 09:48am
