The benchmark KSE-100 Index closed the week ended September 04, 2026, at 175,328.82 points, losing 2,367.69 points, or 1.33%, on a week-on-week basis from 177,696.51 points recorded on August 28, 2026. Investor sentiment remained cautious during the week amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty following the latest escalation between the United States and Iran. Renewed military action intens
APAG’s public subscription has successfully closed with the offering oversubscribed by more than 183.38%, showing strong investor interest in the company and its future prospects. According to the company, the remarkable response demonstrates the confidence investors have placed in its business, brands and growth journey. APAG thanked all investors who participated in the public subscription
Thal Limited (PSX: THALL) reported a 40% surge in its consolidated net profit for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026, reaching Rs11.34bn compared to Rs8.10bn in the preceding year. Alongside the financial results, the board recommended a final cash dividend of Rs15 per share. Reflecting this solid bottom-line growth, basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) attributable to the equity hold
Arif Habib Limited (AHL), Manager to the Offer, informed the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) that the Acquirer has extended the deadline for making the Public Announcement of Offer (PAO) for the proposed acquisition of 510,733,451 ordinary shares of Engro Polymer & Chemicals Limited (EPCL), representing 56.19% of its total issued and paid-up
Pakistan’s exploration and production (E&P) companies are set for a positive earnings impact after wellhead gas prices for several fields were raised by up to 15.8% for the second half of 2026, according to Topline Securities. The brokerage estimates that gas prices for companies operating under the Petroleum Policy 2012 (PP2012) could increase by around 10–11%, reflecting the sliding benefit m