KARACHI, Aug. 6, 2026: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has crossed 600,000 investors for the first time, highlighting growing public participation in Pakistan’s capital market. According to the latest data, the total number of investors reached 607,025 in July 2026. The exchange added 23,973 new investor accounts during the month, …
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JS Research: KSE-100 Falls 2.3% in July as Geopolitical Risks Weigh on Market
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KARACHI, Aug 1,2026: The benchmark KSE-100 Index fell 2.3% month-on-month (MoM) in July as rising geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran pushed global oil prices higher and weakened investor sentiment. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s inflation eased slightly. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) stood at 11.07% in June 2026, compared with …
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ISLAMABAD, July 31: The Board of Directors of the Institute of Financial Markets of Pakistan (IFMP) has approved the relocation of the institute’s head office to Islamabad as part of a broader strategy to strengthen financial market education, professional training, and capacity building nationwide. However, IFMP will retain a regional …
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KARACHI, July 30, 2026: Engro Fertilizers Limited (EFERT) reported a 32% year-on-year decline in consolidated profit for the second quarter of 2026, although earnings exceeded market expectations due to a one-off gain related to the Sindh Infrastructure Development Cess (SIDC). The company posted a quarterly profit of Rs3.8 billion, translating …
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ISLAMABAD, June 24,2026 : Chinese strategic investors in the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) have expressed strong confidence in Pakistan’s capital markets and welcomed the reforms introduced by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) under the leadership of Chairman Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu. In a letter sent after a …
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ISLAMABAD, June 23: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) approved the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of LSE SPAC-II. This becomes the second Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) set for listing on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). Moreover, it marks the 14th IPO approval in FY 2025–26, reflecting stronger …
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Karachi, 21 May: Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited (PSX) raised Rs76.286 billion for the Ministry of Finance through the 6th Auction of Government of Pakistan Hybrid Sukuk (GHS) held on May 20, 2026. This reflects strong investor demand for Shariah-compliant government securities. Moreover, Meezan Bank served as Joint Financial Advisor. It …
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KARACHI, May 9, 2026: Wahdat Poultry Farm Limited was formally listed on the Main Board of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday, following a successful initial public offering (IPO) that raised Rs956 million and attracted strong participation from both institutional and retail investors. To commemorate the listing, PSX hosted …
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KARACHI, May 6, 2026: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a historic rise in investor participation in April 2026, with more than 24,000 new accounts opened during the month, according to Khurram Schehzad, adviser to the finance minister. Sharing the latest figures, Schehzad said a total of 24,150 new investor …
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