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Equities open in positive as all eyes set on PIA privatisation

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) kicked off trading on a positive note, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining over 200 points during the opening minutes on Tuesday. At 9:40am, the benchmark index was hovering at 171,451.44, an increase of 247.27 points or 0.14%. Buying interest was observed in key sectors, including automobile assemblers, commercial banks, fertiliser, oil and gas explora

Range-bound session keeps bourse in red

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) wrapped up Monday's session on a subdued note, with the benchmark KSE-100 index ending slightly in the red as investors remained cautious in the absence of strong triggers. Trading activity was largely range bound, where the index touched the day's high at 172,168 and low at 170,859, indicating a lack of clear direction. Participants appeared selective, opting

Gold, silver at new highs on global rally

Gold prices in Pakistan surged to a fresh all-time high on Monday, mirroring a sharp rally in international markets driven by escalating geopolitical tensions and heightened safe-haven demand. Silver also climbed to an unprecedented level in the local market. According to rates issued by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of gold rose by Rs6,200 per tola

Leveraging US tariffs can lift Pakistan\'s exports

A delegation of the Pakistan American Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce visited the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) and met with LCCI President Faheemur Rehman Saigol. The LCCI president said that the United States is Pakistan's largest export destination, with exports reaching around $6 billion last year. He said that by effectively using the US tariff structure, Pakistan can incr

Industry flags risks to 2026 growth

As 2025 nears its end, the country is looking towards 2026 with growing concern within industrial and commercial circles that high costs, weak competitiveness and policy uncertainty could further slow economic momentum unless decisive steps are taken to support productive sectors. Business leaders say that while macroeconomic stability has improved compared to previous years, conditions on the gro