PSX
Pearl Continental Owner Clarifies Hotel Business Split Rumors
Pakistan Services Limited, the owner and operator of Pearl Continental Hotels, has addressed reports circulating on social media about a possible split of its hotel business. The company has denied having any knowledge of the reported development, saying it had not received information regarding an alleged breakup of the business. In a clarification submitted to […]
Maple Leaf Cement Approves Merger with Pioneer Cement, Pending Regulatory and Shareholder Approval
Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited (PSX: MLCF) has approved a proposed merger with Pioneer Cement Limited (PSX: PIOC), marking a significant development for Pakistan’s cement industry. The merger scheme was approved by Maple Leaf Cement’s board at its meeting on September 2, 2026. The transaction will still require approval from shareholders, the Lahore High Court […]
Hub Power FY26 Profit Rises to Rs. 48.6 Billion on Stronger BYD Contribution
Hub Power Company Limited (PSX: HUBC) has reported a strong financial performance for fiscal year 2026, with its profit after tax (PAT) reaching Rs. 48.6 billion. The result represents an 8 percent increase from the Rs. 46 billion recorded in the previous fiscal year. The improved annual earnings were supported by stronger contributions from the […]
SECP Approves Rs. 1.16 Billion Capital Raise for Apna Microfinance Bank
Apna Microfinance Bank Limited has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) to raise Rs. 1.16 billion through the issuance of new ordinary shares, marking a significant development for the bank’s capital strengthening efforts. The approval allows the microfinance institution to issue approximately 116.06 million ordinary shares against share deposit money. […]
PSX Plunges Over 5,000 Points as Investor Panic Triggers Market Sell-Off
Pakistan’s stock market faced a dramatic downturn as intense selling pressure gripped the trading floor. The benchmark Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed one of its sharpest single-session declines in recent months, reflecting heightened investor anxiety. The KSE-100 Index dropped by 5,149 points, registering a 2.87 percent decline to close at 174,453 points. The steep fall underscores […]
Engro Fertilizers’ 2025 Profit Falls 20% Despite Higher Sales
Engro Fertilizers Limited (PSX: EFERT) has reported a 20 percent year-on-year (YoY) decline in profit-after-tax (PAT) for 2025, even as sales volumes remained strong. According to the company’s financial results, PAT stood at Rs. 22.6 billion (EPS: Rs. 16.95) for the full year 2025, reflecting a notable drop compared to the previous year. 4Q2025 Performance […]
PSX Slips Below 185,000 as KSE-100 Suffers Steep 3,700-Point Decline
Pakistan’s stock market faced heavy selling pressure on Friday as the Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed one of its sharpest single-day declines in recent sessions, pushing the benchmark index below a key psychological level. The KSE-100 Index closed at 184,129 points after plunging 3,702 points, marking a decline of nearly 2 percent. The downturn reflected widespread […]
Pakistan Stock Exchange Hits Record High as Share Prices Soar
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) kicked off the new trading week on Monday with historic gains, as the benchmark KSE-100 Index crossed the 174,000-point mark for the first time ever. The milestone reflects growing investor confidence and a positive outlook for Pakistan’s equity market. During intraday trading, the KSE-100 Index surged by over 1,900 points, […]
Bulls Rally Pushes Pakistan Stock Exchange Past 172,000 Milestone
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a strong bullish turnaround on Friday as investor optimism surged, propelling the benchmark KSE-100 Index beyond the historic 172,000-point level. The rally reflected renewed confidence in Pakistan’s economic outlook, supported by positive macroeconomic signals and strong sectoral participation. During intraday trading, the KSE-100 Index climbed sharply by 1,295.19 points […]
PSX Sees Record Surge as New Investor Accounts Hit All-Time Monthly High
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has recorded a major milestone, reaching its highest-ever monthly number of new investor accounts. More than 18,000 accounts were opened in November 2025, marking a significant shift in sentiment and indicating revived confidence among retail investors. Market observers say this surge reflects a broader belief that Pakistan’s economic trajectory is […]