Pakistan Stock Exchange
Coverage of Pakistan Stock Exchange in the Nexus archive.
- Bulls in charge as PSX opens week by gaining 2,000 points during intraday trade
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened the week with a gain of over 2,000 points during intraday trade, driven by easing US-Iran tensions after Donald Trump called off a planned strike on Iran. The KSE-100 index rose 2,273.78 points by 11am, but closed the previous month down 4,208 points due to higher oil prices from US-Iran conflicts.
- PSX opens week in the green, gains more than 4,000 points during early trade
The Pakistan Stock Exchange's KSE-100 index gained over 4,500 points during early trade, driven by easing geopolitical tensions and falling global oil prices. The index reached 175,522.53 points, reversing a 2.7% decline from the previous week caused by Middle East tensions and rising oil prices.
- PSX gains 2,000 points during intraday trade
The Pakistan Stock Exchange's benchmark index, KSE-100, gained 2,000 points during intraday trade due to falling global oil prices and renewed US-Iran mediation efforts. The market remained volatile but closed the previous session slightly higher, driven by late-session buying in banking and refinery stocks.
- PSX continues recovery as KSE-100 index gains 2,600 points in early trade
The Pakistan Stock Exchange's KSE-100 index surged 2,604.49 points (1.49%) in early trade, driven by US President Donald Trump's remarks suggesting Iran's eagerness to settle tensions and stable oil prices. The rebound followed losses from the previous day due to renewed US-Iran conflicts.
- Bulls snap losing streak as PSX gains 2,500 points during intraday trade
The Pakistan Stock Exchange's KSE-100 index rebounded from a two-day losing streak, gaining over 2,500 points during intraday trade due to value buying. The recovery was attributed to Trump's replacement of a Hormuz toll with GCC investment commitments and lower-than-expected US inflation, which eased concerns over Federal Reserve rate hikes and oil price surges.
- PSX continues in the red, loses more than 3,000 points in early trade
The Pakistan Stock Exchange's KSE-100 index fell over 3,000 points in early trade due to rising global oil prices amid heightened tensions between the US and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. The decline followed a drop of 2,314 points on Monday, with the index closing at 179,927 points, driven by investor nervousness and profit-taking after a recent market rally.
- PSX opens week in the red, plummets 2,000 points during intraday trade
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) started the week with the KSE-100 index dropping 2,215.27 points intraday due to heightened geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices rose over 4% amid renewed fighting, while value-hunting had previously reversed a three-session losing streak.
- PSX tumbles by over 2,900 points during intraday trade
The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) KSE-100 index fell by 2,939.51 points (1.58%) during intraday trade on Wednesday. The decline followed a five-day bullish streak broken on Tuesday and was attributed to profit-taking after a recent rally, falling energy prices, potential interest rate cuts, and selling pressure across key sectors as noted by Topline Securities Ltd.
- PSX snaps 5-day bullish streak, falls by over 1,100 points
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended a five-day upward trend, dropping over 1,100 points as investors took profits after a recent rally. The KSE-100 index fell below 187,000 points amid selling pressure in key sectors, with stocks like FFC, PPL, UBL, OGDC, and LUCK contributing to the decline. Analysts noted cautious sentiment due to weak regional markets but highlighted improving macroeconomic fundamentals as a long-term support.
- Telenor Pakistan, Ufone formally merge after IHC approval
Telenor Pakistan has merged with Ufone to form Pak Telecom Mobile Limited (PTML), a PTCL subsidiary, following Islamabad High Court approval. The merged entity now holds 35.91% of Pakistan's mobile subscriber market, with integration of networks and services underway.
- PSX gains over 3,700 points on first day of FY27
The Pakistan Stock Exchange's KSE-100 index gained 3,748.40 points (2.08%) on the first day of FY27, closing at 184,050.10. The index had previously recovered to exceed 180,000 in the last day of FY25-26, which saw a 44% return in rupee terms and 46% in dollar terms. Analysts predict further gains toward an all-time high of 189,000, citing lower oil prices and potential policy rate cuts.
- Gulf turmoil hurting Pakistan’s economic outlook
Regional instability in the Gulf is negatively impacting Pakistan's economic outlook, causing declines in foreign direct investment, domestic bond inflows, and foreign equity investments in FY26. Pakistan faces a $35bn trade deficit and relies heavily on remittances, while analysts warn that Gulf tensions could deter foreign investors despite growing diplomatic ties with Gulf nations.
- PSX tumbles over 2,800 points in intraday trade on back of uncertainty over US-Iran talks
The Pakistan Stock Exchange's KSE-100 index fell by over 2,800 points during intraday trade due to uncertainty following the postponement of US-Iran talks in Geneva, which had initially been seen as a step toward peace under the Islamabad MoU. The decline contrasted with analysts' expectations of sustained market recovery.
- PSX gains over 2800 points during intraday trade
The Pakistan Stock Exchange's KSE-100 index gained 2,836 points (1.65%) during intraday trade due to a preliminary US-Iran agreement to end a conflict, easing geopolitical tensions, lower oil prices, and positive economic indicators. The index rose to 175,236 points, with a weekly gain of 1.13% reported by Topline Securities.