October 12, 2026

Business

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PSX Faces Profit-Taking: KSE-100 Dips 1,800 Points Amid Regional Uncertainty

KARACHI — After a week of record-breaking highs, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a sharp correction today. The KSE-100 index shed over 1,800 points (approx. 1.1%), closing near the 167,000 mark. Analysts suggest that this dip is a natural result of “profit-taking” by investors who had gained significantly during the recent bull run. Additionally, […]

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PTCL Returns to Profitability After 4 Years; Announces 5G Launch for Next Month

ISLAMABAD — After years of financial struggle, the Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd (PTCL) has officially returned to profitability. In its latest financial briefing, the company credited its turnaround to aggressive digital transformation and infrastructure growth. Along with the profit news, PTCL Group announced that it is set to formally launch 5G services in Pakistan next

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Alert: PSX Erases Weekly Gains; KSE-100 Support Level Broken Amid Islamabad Peace Talks

KARACHI — The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) faced a “Negative Monday” hangover, with the KSE-100 index failing to sustain its record highs. The index slipped below the psychological barrier of 170,000 points during intraday trading as investors opted for profit-taking amid the high-stakes talks in Islamabad. Despite the “Stable” outlook from global agencies, the aggressive

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Gold Prices Retreat from Record Highs: Rates Drop by Rs. 4,900 Per Tola in Pakistan

KARACHI — After a week of relentless surging, gold prices in Pakistan have finally seen a significant correction. The price of 24K gold dropped by Rs. 4,900, settling at Rs. 501,162 per tola. This decline follows a slight cooling of international bullion prices, which fell to $4,788 per ounce. Investors who were panic-buying at the

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PSX Bull Run 2026: Why the Pakistan Stock Exchange is Soaring to New All-Time Highs

KARACHI — The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continues its record-breaking streak, with the KSE-100 index soaring past the 173,000-point mark today. This massive gain of over 4,000 points in a single day reflects growing investor confidence following news of the Saudi cash inflows and the potential LNG deal with Qatar. Market analysts attribute this “bull

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Energy Relief: Pakistan and Qatar Move Closer to Major LNG Deal Amid Hormuz Tensions

ISLAMABAD / DOHA — Pakistan and Qatar are nearing a final deal to secure the country’s energy future. The agreement covers the supply of four additional LNG cargoes. This move comes as Hormuz tensions rise near a critical shipping route. The petroleum division faces urgent pressure to meet rising summer electricity demand. Amid ongoing standoffs

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Historic Surge: Gold Prices Reach All-Time High in Pakistan Amid Global Market Volatility

KARACHI — Domestic gold prices in Pakistan have hit a record-breaking peak, crossing the PKR 300,000 per tola mark for the first time in history. The All-Pakistan Gems and Jewelers Association (APGJSA) reported a massive single-day jump, attributing the surge to a combination of rising international prices and the ongoing uncertainty in the Middle East.

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Tech Giant Google to Establish Regional Data Center in Pakistan: A $500 Million Milestone

ISLAMABAD / MOUNTAIN VIEW — In a groundbreaking move for Pakistan’s IT sector, Google has officially announced plans to establish its first large-scale regional data center in Islamabad. This $500 million investment is part of Google’s “Digital South Asia” initiative and aims to drastically reduce latency for local users while providing high-speed cloud infrastructure for

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IMF Issues Stern Advice: Islamabad Urged to Eliminate Fuel Subsidies for Fiscal Stability

WASHINGTON / ISLAMABAD — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a fresh set of recommendations in its Fiscal Monitor 2026 report, advising Pakistan to scrap its existing fuel subsidies. The Fund emphasized that the gradual elimination of these “burdensome” subsidies is critical for the country to maintain medium-term fiscal sustainability and expand its tax

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Saudi Arabia Injects $2 Billion into Pakistan’s State Bank to Stabilize PKR

ISLAMABAD — In a major development for Pakistan’s economy, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially confirmed the receipt of $2 billion from Saudi Arabia. This significant cash injection comes immediately following Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s high-level meeting with the Saudi leadership in Jeddah. The funds are aimed at stabilizing the national currency and

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