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October 22, 2025

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PSX turns red as profitability drags KSE-100 by 793 points

Total trading volume fell to 1.56 billion shares compared to 1.82 billion the previous day The Pakistan Stock Exchange saw a marked shift in momentum as early gains faded amid aggressive profit-taking in the closing hours, dragging the benchmark KSE-100 deep into the red by the end of trade. The session opened on a bullish note on Wednesday, boosted by encouraging corporate earnings and signs of macroeconomic stability. That initial optimism pushed the KSE-100 up more than 500 points immediately after the opening bell, with the index peaking at 168,163.22, its highest level of the day. However, momentum stalled as

October 18, 2025

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Profitability drags PSX below 164,000 points

Volumes shrink as equity selling weighs on the KSE-100. Investors watch SBP’s policy meeting A stockbroker reacts while watching the market on the electronic board showing stock prices during the session at the Pakistan Stock Exchange in Karachi July 3, 2023. Photo: Reuters/File KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended lower on Friday as profit-taking dominated the session, with the benchmark KSE-100 slipping 0.39% to settle around 163,800. The index traded largely in the red as heavyweights including Mari Petroleum ( MARI ), United Bank Limited ( UBL ), Habib Bank Limited ( HBL ), Pakistan Oilfields ( POL )

October 6, 2025

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PSX sinks over 1,200 points amid profits, IMF concerns

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed sharply on Monday, as heavy profits dragged the KSE-100 index by 1,237.67 points or 0.73%, to settle at 167.752.40. The sale came amid investor warnings following reports that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised concerns about divergences in commercial data reported by the Pakistan Single Window (PSW) and Pakistan Automation Limited (Pral), putting the recent macroeconomic progress. Analysts have described the phase as a temporary pause and soon await a renewed investor confidence. Reading: PSX keeps a record record Market experts attributed the fall to a combination of domestic and geopolitical actors. M. Waqas

October 3, 2025

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PSX destroys record, profit emerges large

The Pakistani KSE-100 index increased to a fresh high of all time on Friday, closing at 168,990 points after 500 points, or 0.30% day to day. The strong liquidity of the market has led to the excitement of investors, although the mild profits in the last hour was slightly mitigated by the rally. Commercial activity took over the pace, as the tumors rose to 831 million shares, from 776 million at the previous session, marking the renewed confidence between retail and institutional investors. The index has increased by 46.79%, reflecting analysts who call a bullish macroeconomic scene. Read: The PSX

October 1, 2025

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PSX closes flat amid profits, careful perspective of ADB

PAKISTAN: It was an unstable day on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday, as the KSE-100 reference index moved in both directions before the meeting was almost flat. The market opened in a strong note, touching an intra -ended high of 166,522.61 points. However, confidence remained unstable and the profits were short -lived after news circulating that the Asian Development Bank (ADB) kept the development of Pakistan unchanged at 3% and delays in reforms, while fresh notifications to the IMF for one IMF. Reading: In Stellar Run, PSX goes up in New High Despite the government that promotes the

August 12, 2025

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Bank profits offset losses as PSX holds a level of 147,000

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed marginally higher on Tuesday as it entered the integration phase, with the KSE-100 reference index earning 75.48 points or 0.05%, installed at 147,005.32. Analysts noted that investors adopted a careful attitude amid mixed feeling, selective market and profit. The trading volumes recorded an uppick, backed by profits in bank reserves, while the weakness in fertilizers and energy has caused total profits. Trading Arif Habib Limited (AHL) chief said the KSE-100 index fell in both directions during the meeting before it was slightly positive, maintaining a level of 147,000. “The mixed feeling was observed during

December 25, 2024

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PSX Faces Fall Amid Profitability

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw significant volatility on Tuesday as the KSE-100 index fell 1,510 points, or 1.33%. Analysts attributed the bearish sentiment to profit-taking amid pressure from the impending rollover of futures contracts and uncertainty surrounding the outcome of ongoing talks between the government and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The index initially rose 1,112 points, reflecting early optimism, but later fell 1,629 points on profit-taking and concerns about leveraged positions and borrowing costs. The cautious behavior of the market was also influenced by the approaching deadline for contracts at the end of the year, which increased the

June 29, 2024

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PSX finishes the fiscal year solid amid profitability

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed almost flat on the last trading day of the 2023-24 financial year, halting its bull run. The KSE-100 closed down 83.29 points, or 0.11%, at 78,444.96. The day started on a positive note, with investors buying heavily in the first half, pushing the index to an intraday high of 78,784.23 points. However, profit-taking in the last few hours erased the gains, sending the index sliding into negative territory. Notable events include the decrease in weekly inflation by 0.73% and the approval by the National Assembly of the 2024-2025 budget with a majority. However,

June 21, 2024

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Exporters demand reversal of tax regime change, citing threats to profitability

A representational image of containers. — Reuters/File Shibli Faraz says law abiding citizens cannot live in this country. Anusha Rehman seeks timeline to bring corner shops into tax net. FBR officials say they are understaffed, unable to enforce policies. Following the government’s desperate efforts to raise revenue through every possible tax announced in the federal budget for the next financial year, the export sector has strongly contested the shift of exporters’ turnover tax from a flat to a regular tax regime. “The turnover tax should remain within the fixed tax regime to ensure stability,” businessmen said during a high-level meeting

November 7, 2023

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PSX closes in red after Profitability Index breaks below historic 54,000 mark

Stockbrokers watch the news on a television screen in a booth, during a session at the Pakistan Stock Exchange, in Karachi, Pakistan, July 3, 2023 — Reuters KARACHI: A largely positive run turned negative in recent hours as the benchmark KSE-100 suffered a slight decline, shedding over 120 points after crossing the all-time high of 54,000. The KSE-100 hit an all-time high of 54,278 – in line with its winning streak – after the opening bell. However, profit-taking dragged the market down and it lost 124.63 points, or 0.23%, to close at 53,735.73, from yesterday’s close of 53,860.36. Experts had

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