PSX plunges 903 points on Middle East tensions
Pakistan Stock Exchange experienced high volatility on Wednesday, with KSE-100 falling 903 points due to escalating Middle East tensions. Heavy selling in banking and energy stocks drove the decline.
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Pakistan received a record $4.3bn in workers' remittances in May 2026, up 20.2% month-on-month and 15.4% year-on-year, boosting economic stability.
Oil prices rise as US strikes Iran and crude stocks fall
Oil prices climbed on Wednesday after US strikes on Iran and a large draw in US crude stocks, with Brent rising 0.7% to $92.11 a barrel.
PSX KSE-100 Index Surges 1,376 Points in Bullish Trading
The KSE-100 Index gained 1,376.85 points on Tuesday, closing at 170,330.56. Market cap rose to Rs18.908 trillion with 351 advancing stocks.
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Pakistan raises Sukuk target to Rs200 billion
The government increased the target for its 10-year variable rental rate hybrid Sukuk to Rs200 billion from Rs50 billion, aiming to boost Shariah-compliant financing. The auction is scheduled for June 10, 2026.
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PSX Recovers 1,377 Points on Easing Geopolitical Tensions
Pakistan Stock Exchange staged a strong recovery, gaining 1,377 points as easing Israel-Iran tensions boosted investor sentiment and sparked broad-based buying.
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PSX rebounds 1,621 points on improved sentiment
Pakistan Stock Exchange staged a strong rebound on Tuesday, with KSE-100 index gaining 1,621 points to 170,574.78, driven by calmer geopolitics and broad-based buying.
PSX Benchmark Index Drops 1,525 Points in Bearish Session
The KSE-100 index fell 0.89% on Monday, closing at 168,953.71, with market capitalization dropping to Rs18.750 trillion. TPL Properties led volumes.
PSX Plunges 1,525 Points on Geopolitical Tensions
Pakistan Stock Exchange fell sharply on Monday, losing 1,525 points due to geopolitical concerns. The KSE-100 index closed at 168,953.71, with selling across key sectors.
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The Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed heavy selling on Monday as geopolitical concerns dragged the KSE-100 index down 1,957 points intraday, with broad-based losses across sectors.
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PSX flat on US-Iran peace uncertainty, CPI at 11.7%
Pakistan Stock Exchange saw cautious trading as US-Iran peace talks stalled. KSE-100 fell 2% WoW. CPI inflation hit 11.7% in May, highest in 23 months.
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Pakistan Launches Fixed Tax Scheme for Small Shopkeepers
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PSX Turns Bearish: KSE-100 Index Drops 696 Points
The KSE-100 Index fell by 696.57 points, closing at 170,478.94, with market cap dropping to Rs18.928 trillion amid mixed activity.
PSX closes lower as KSE-100 falls 696 points amid tensions
Pakistan Stock Exchange closed lower on Friday with KSE-100 index declining 696 points to 170,479 amid limited progress in US-Iran talks and regional tensions. Volumes rose to 727 million shares.
PSX Ends Flat, KSE-100 Declines 700 Points
PSX saw a range-bound session on Friday, with KSE-100 closing near 170,480, down 0.41%. Geopolitical tensions and US-Iran talks impacted sentiment.
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PSX KSE-100 Index Surges 984 Points in Bullish Turnaround
The KSE-100 index turned bullish, gaining 984 points to close at 171,175.51, with increased trading volume and market capitalization. Beco Steel led volumes.
Pakistan's Services Exports Up 17.68% in 10 Months
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Inland Revenue South Zone Reviews Tax Collection Progress
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PSX Surges 705 Points in Mid-Day Trading on Investor Confidence
Pakistan Stock Exchange gains 705 points in mid-day trading, with KSE-100 Index reaching 170,896.59, driven by banking, energy, and cement sectors.
Saudi Main Index Closes Lower at 11,002 Points
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