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Gold prices saw a significant jump on Monday, impacting both the local and international markets. In Pakistan’s local gold markets, the price of 24-carat gold surged by Rs2,500 per tola, bringing it to a new high of Rs269,900. Similarly, the price per 10 grams increased by Rs2,144, reaching Rs231,396. On the international front, the price of gold per ounce rose …

Pakistan’s stock market is gearing up for impressive growth in the next couple of years. Research houses have projected that the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) will offer returns between 27% and 37% by December 2025. The benchmark KSE-100 index could hit a record high, rising to 120,000–127,000 points. This bullish outlook comes on the back of improving macroeconomic conditions under …

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its robust rally on Thursday, with the KSE-100 index surpassing the 94,000-point mark during intraday trading. This surge reflects growing investor confidence, driven by economic stability and positive market sentiment towards blue-chip stocks. The day began with a strong 547-point surge, pushing the index to 93,903 points. As the trading session continued, the market …

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) rallied to a new all-time high of 93,648 points, propelled by a surge in blue-chip stocks. Investor optimism surged on news of impending privatisation of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and foreign interest from the MSCI’s recent index weight adjustment for Pakistan. A stable rupee and declining lending rates, influenced by falling government bond yields, further fueled …

Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Hits New Record as KSE-100 Index Surges Over 94,000 Points The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a strong start to the week as the KSE-100 Index hit a new record on Monday. During intra-day trading, the index surged by 526 points or 0.59%, briefly crossing the 94,000-point threshold at 11 am. The market closed at 93,648.32 …

Pakistan’s Request for Debt Rescheduling Pakistan has formally requested China to reschedule $3.4 billion in official and guaranteed debt for two years. This extension is crucial for Islamabad as it faces a $5 billion external financing gap identified by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during the signing of a recent $7 billion bailout package. Much of this debt is owed …

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its impressive rally, closing the week on a high note as the KSE-100 index surged by 619 points, reaching a record 93,140.26 during intra-day trading. This historic rise comes amid positive economic forecasts, increased foreign investment, and a strong performance across various sectors. Record-Setting Day for the KSE-100 Index Starting the day on a …

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced a 250bps policy rate cut in today’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting, aiming to support economic activity while managing inflation and debt obligations. Here are the key highlights: External Debt Management For FY25, Pakistan faces external debt obligations totaling USD 26.1 billion, with USD 22 billion as principal and USD 4 billion in interest. …

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has soared to new heights, with the KSE-100 Index reaching a record high of 91,916 points. This remarkable increase reflects optimism in the market, largely driven by expectations that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will announce a significant rate cut soon. KSE-100 Index Climbs to All-Time High On Monday, the KSE-100 Index surged by …

According to Samaa, In a significant move to enhance Pakistan’s tax system, the government has established a 10-member task force to digitize the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). This initiative, supported by the State Information and Facilitation Center (SIFC), aims to streamline FBR’s operations through comprehensive digital transformation. Key Objectives of the Task Force The task force has been given …