Govt sets Rs5.5tr revenue target in upcoming budget

At the time, Shaikh said the “basic purpose” of the scheme was not to generate revenue — as media reports had speculated — but to bring dead assets into the economy and make them functional.

Following another positive session, KSE-100 gains 2,537 points in week

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a volatile session on the last trading day of the week, as the indices swung in both...

Wall Street tumbles over 1pc on trade, growth fears

Technology, among sectors most exposed to China, was the hardest hit US stock indexes fell more than 1pc on Thursday, as investors...

Bull run continues at PSX, index ends 977 points higher

KARACHI: Bulls of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) were once again successful in conquering the market, as the indices continued on the upward...

Bulls take charge as KSE-100 closes 1,195 points higher

Index records highest single-day gain for 2019 KARACHI: After days of volatile trading, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) made a much-needed recovery...

Cabinet approves Rs100bn youth loan programme

Briefing the media about cabinet decisions here, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said the cabinet held a thorough discussion on education policy and the new Rs100 billion youth loan programme.

PSX ends 191 points higher amid volatile trading

KARACHI: Another round of volatility continued at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday, as the indices that headed towards the south took...

SECP launches investor awareness video series

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has launched its first investor awareness video series, based on seven themes: capital market,...

PSX recovers losses to close in green

KARACHI: Investors of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) endured a volatile session on the first trading day of the week, as indices that...

Stock market bleeds as US dollar reaches record high

KSE-100 index sheds 804.5 points on Friday, 1,700 points in week KARACHI: Continuing with its declining trend, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX)...

PSX ends 320 points lower as investors react to rupee devaluation

KARACHI: After ending the previous session with decent gains, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) was back in the grip of bears on Thursday. The...

PSX breaks losing streak, closes 406 points higher

Following the completion of drilling process at Kekra-1, the oil and gas exploration sector gained 3.57pc in its cumulative market capitalisation KARACHI: Putting...

Rupee stands it ground, appreciates 87 paisa against GBP

Within the open market, the Pakistani rupee was traded at 142.60/144 against the USD.

Pakistan retains upgraded status in MSCI Emerging Market Index

Pakistan has retained its May 2017's upgraded status in Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Emerging Market Index as it successfully averted a...

PSX ends flat despite early gains

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) started the trading session on Tuesday on a positive note but failed to hold its ground and...