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Stocks open positive, KSE-100 gains nearly 700 points

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened on a positive note on Thursday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining nearly 700 points as overall market sentiment remained upbeat, supported by steady investor participation. At 10:45am, the benchmark index was hovering at 159,154.68, an increase of 689.63 points or 0.44%. Buying was observed in key sectors including automobile assemblers, commer

Ongoing exit process in Pakistan: Telenor Group reports first approval from CCP

Telenor Group said the first approval from Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) was received in conjunction with the ongoing exit process in Pakistan, however, the expected closing of the transaction may slip into 2026. The Group in the third quarter report stated that in Pakistan, macroeconomic indicators have improved slightly but remain vulnerable to external shocks and political volatil

Pakistan’s Sapphire Fibres to invest additional $2.5mn in US subsidiary

Pakistan’s textile manufacturer Sapphire Fibres Limited (SFL) has announced plans to inject an additional equity investment of up to $2.5 million into its wholly owned subsidiary, Sapphire USA, LLC. The listed company - a manufacturer of yarn, fabric and garments - shared the development in its notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Thursday. This follows the company’s earlier invest

Economic challenges force Amreli Steels to keep Karachi facility shut for six more months

Citing economic hardships, the Board of Directors (BoD) of Amreli Steels Limited (ASTL) has decided to extend the suspension of its operations at the company’s SITE Rolling Mill (SRM) in Karachi. The site represents 30% of the company’s production capacity, the listed company stated in its notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday. “We wish to inform you that the Board of Direct

Oil prices cling to most gains, all eyes on US-China trade-talk outcome

Oil prices held on to most gains from the previous session in Asian trading on Thursday as investors awaited the outcome of US-China trade talks, hoping for signs that tensions clouding the outlook for world economic growth will ease. Brent crude futures, which had risen 52 cents on Wednesday, fell 4 cents or 0.06% to $64.88 a barrel by 0402 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures drop