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KSE-100 Sheds 400 Points as Iran Mediation Optimism Fades; OMC and Cement Stocks Lead Selling

The KSE-100 index shed approximately 400 points in early trading on July 22, reversing a portion of the prior session's 2,442-point rally, as selling pressure emerged in oil marketing companies, automobile assemblers, cement, fertiliser and power generation sectors. The index touched 175,713.69 — down 419.87 points or 0.24% — as market participants reassessed the durability of US-Iran mediation developments that had driven Tuesday's surge. Stocks partially recovered by the close but remained lower on the session.

July 11, 2026

KSE-100 Rebounds 982 Points as US-Iran Back-Channel Signals Ease Gulf Risk Premium

The KSE-100 gained 982 points on July 11, settling at 182,241, as indications that the United States and Iran were continuing diplomatic back-channel talks eased the oil price panic that drove Thursday's 4,626-point collapse. Banking stocks led the recovery, with Meezan Bank up 2.46%, HBL up 1.82%, and UBL up 0.45%. The index hit an intraday high of nearly 2,218 points before profit-taking trimmed gains.

July 11, 2026

KSE-100 Rebounds 982 Points as US-Iran Back-Channel Signals Ease Gulf Risk Premium

July 9, 2026

KSE-100 Sets Record 187,454 Points Before Pulling Back 2.5% — Bulls and Jitters in the Same Week

The KSE-100 index hit an intra-week record of 187,454 points on July 7, capping a sustained rally driven by easing Gulf tensions, macroeconomic stabilisation, and foreign inflows — before retreating 2.48% to 181,629 points the following session. The index has still gained approximately 37% over the past year and closed FY26 as one of the world's best-performing major equity markets.

January 5, 2026

Pakistan’s stock market hits record high as KSE-100 jumps to 182,408

Market sentiment was boosted by new purchases and rising hopes of a rate cut in the upcoming announcement On a monthly basis, the KSE-100 rallied 6.62%, extending its daily gains to a strong 29.09%, while its year-to-date performance stands at 18.30%. PHOTO: FILE The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) was a strong performer today as the benchmark index soared to a new all-time high to close at a record high of 182,408 points, holding steady above the 182,000 mark. Investor confidence remained strong throughout the session, resolutely maintaining the upward momentum. During the day, the index touched an intraday high of

December 17, 2025

SBP defies market expectations by cutting interest rates by 50 basis points

An undated image of the State Bank of Pakistan building in Karachi. — AFP Interest rate cut despite inflationary pressures, external estimates. Market experts expected the central bank to keep policy rates on hold. This is the first rate cut since May 5, 2025. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday cut its key policy rate by 50 basis points to 10.5 percent in a surprise move despite food-driven inflationary pressures and external estimates. In the last four monetary policy meetings, the central bank had observed the status quo. The latest 100 bps cut was announced after the May

December 9, 2025

Gold surges following global market gains

BIS flags at risk as yellow metal and stocks rally simultaneously for first time in 50 years, pointing to market fragility At current prices, the looted gold is worth about $70 million. PHOTO: PIXABAY KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan rose on Monday, reflecting gains in the international market as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve’s policy meeting. Interest rate cut expectations kept the dollar subdued, helping boost demand for gold. Domestically, gold per tola rose by Rs 1,600 to Rs 443,762, while the price of 10 grams touched Rs 380,454, up by Rs 1,372, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa

December 7, 2025

Lifestyle

Alliance Française hosts a winter market for Christmas

KARACHI: Karachi welcomed the festive season with a vibrant Christmas market at the Alliance Française de Karachi. Inspired by traditional European Christmas markets but infused with distinctly local colors, the one-day event attracted large crowds from across the city. The venue was decked out in the classic Christmas colors of red, white and gold, while live performances from Nixar Records, St Anthony’s Choir and The In Time Band entertained the crowd throughout the day. The storytelling segment featured Nida Farid, who presented The Extraordinary Life of Riza session that was warmly received by children and adults alike. The food stalls

November 27, 2025