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November 22, 2025

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PSX ends lower, lacks market activation

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended Friday’s session on a weak note as the KSE-100 index fell 834 points, or 0.51%, to close at 162,103 amid lackluster trading and low volumes. Market watchers noted the absence of fresh stimulus, with the index fluctuating between gains and losses before coming under pressure near the close. Fertilizer, oil and cement stocks led the decline, while HBL, Bank of Punjab (BOP) and Fatima Fertilizer provided limited support. Trading volumes remained strong at around 768 million shares, led by WorldCall, K-Electric and Bank Makramah, while foreign investors snapped up shares worth Rs 247

November 22, 2025

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Saudi Arabia opens property market to foreign ownership under new real estate law

REGA says updated property law supports Saudi Arabia’s rapid shift to economic and investment growth A beautiful view of Khobar city in KSA. PHOTO: PIXABAY Saudi Arabia has introduced an updated law allowing non-Saudis to own and invest in real estate, opening the door for individuals and companies at home and abroad to enter one of the region’s fastest-growing real estate markets. The move comes as the Kingdom accelerates its economic and investment expansion, seeking to attract wider global capital. According to the Saudi Arabian government’s official agency – Real Estate General Authority (REGA) – the Kingdom has updated its

November 15, 2025

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Pakistan’s bond rally that broke out in Asia looks set to extend as market access returns

A foreign exchange dealer counts US dollar bills at a foreign exchange market in Karachi on July 19, 2022. — AFP Pakistan’s dollar bonds yield 24.5%, the highest in Asia. The return of the Eurobond in 2026 marks the return after almost five years. IMF-backed reforms, tax hikes support investor confidence. Pakistan’s dollar bonds are expected to extend their Asia-leading rally as recent credit rating upgrades and plans to re-enter global debt markets boost investor sentiment, according to Bloomberg. The government plans to issue yuan-denominated bonds later this year and return to the eurobond market in 2026 for the first

November 12, 2025

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SBP chief emphasizes market consolidation

He says such markets can serve as a critical financing channel for economies with a low savings rate. State Bank of Pakistan Governor Jameel Ahmad. Photo: screengrab KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad emphasized the urgent need for greater regional cooperation and innovation to create integrated capital markets capable of mobilizing investment, enhancing resilience and promoting sustainable development across Asia. Addressing the inaugural International Capital Markets Conference 2025 on Tuesday, Ahmad lauded the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan for creating a platform for collaboration between policymakers, regulators and market participants from across the region. Speaking on

November 11, 2025

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Nvidia, Palantir power market rebound as US shutdown nears resolution

AI giants lead Wall Street higher as investors cheer progress in Washington to end record federal shutdown Wall Street ended sharply higher on Monday, led by big gains in Nvidia, Palantir and other artificial intelligence heavyweights after progress in Washington to end a record government shutdown. The longest government shutdown in US history could end this week after a compromise that would restore federal funding cleared an initial Senate hurdle late Sunday, though it was unclear when Congress would give final approval. “The government shutdown has been going on much longer than people expected. There were concerns about the economy,

November 10, 2025

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Pakistan’s stock market needs depth, not drama

With most of the gains coming from financial and energy giants, the PSX lacks the broad participation needed for a sustained bull run KARACHI: Pakistan’s stock market has been a study in contrasts this year: pockets of bullish excitement punctuated by sharp swings that have left investors – and policymakers – unsettled. The KSE-100 index, which started 2025 on a recovery track after a tumultuous 2024, has repeatedly tested new highs and then delivered big chunks of gains in a matter of days, demonstrating how sensitive the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has become to domestic politics, regional and global geopolitical

October 21, 2025

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The wheat market sends a positive message to farmers

LAHORE: Welcoming the government’s latest agricultural initiative, the Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) lauded the prime minister’s decision to procure wheat in the coming growing season, calling the timely move a crucial financial relief to farmers and a much-needed boost to the agriculture sector. Speaking to the media, PBF chief organizer Ahmad Jawad said that under the recently announced Wheat Procurement Policy 2025-26, the federal and provincial governments plan to purchase 6.2 million tonnes of wheat. He stressed that the policy will directly benefit farmers, especially in light of the severe economic setbacks caused by the recent floods, which caused more

October 1, 2025

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Dubai’s real estate market sees AED495.87BN in transactions in the first 9 months

A general view of houses and a beach in Dubai, United Arab Emirates March 11 2021 – Reuters Dubai: Dubai’s real estate sector continued its strong growth course in 2025, with the first nine months of the year recording 157,302 transactions to AED495.87 billion (RS38.01 trillion). According to data released by Dubai’s Land and Real Estate Department (DLD), the activity covered a wide range of types of assets, including 126,345 points, 9,736 buildings and 21,221 land, which reflect deeply and diversified investors in the entire real estate market. Among the top performers, Business Bay led all areas to a total

September 27, 2025

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FBR removes the column of estimated market value from the income tax form from the income tax form

A ruthless image of the Federal Revenue Council (FBR) building in Islamabad. – Apply/file Justice Minister Azam Tarar has led the Review Committee. Petroleum minister, Attorney General were also members. The Commission evaluated the impact of the new column on taxpayers. ISLAMABAD: The Federal Revenue Council (FBR) on Friday removed the “estimated market value column” from the 2025 income tax return form on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to facilitate taxpayers. The prime minister was a committee, chaired by the Federal Minister for Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, to examine the new column introduced by the FBB in the Iris tax return

September 20, 2025

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Central Bank Pumps RS11TR on the market

Karachi: Pakistan’s state bank (SBP) on Friday introduced over RS11 trillions of money market through conventional and compatible open markets (OMOS) to ensure liquidity to the banking system and indirectly respond to state fiscal needs. According to SBP, Rs11.03 trillions were accepted in the Conventional RepO Repo. This included 2.23 trillion Rs for 7 days at 11.01% and RS8.80 trillion for 14 days, also at 11.01%. Separately, the Central Bank conducted OMOS based on Mudarabah, where the RS354 billion was accepted. This included RS234 billions for 7 days Tenor and RS120 billion for 14 days Tenor, both at 11.11%. Meanwhile,

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