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SECP eases stock market access for small investors
March 14, 2026
SECP eases stock market access for small investors
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has increased the investment limit for Sahulat Accounts from Rs 1…
Middle East tensions weigh on PSX as KSE-100 index drops 3,629 points in a week
March 14, 2026
Middle East tensions weigh on PSX as KSE-100 index drops 3,629 points in a week
KARACHI: Trading at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained under pressure throughout the business week as developments related to the…
IMF delays $1bn loan as Pakistan talks continue
March 13, 2026
IMF delays $1bn loan as Pakistan talks continue
Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) failed to finalise a staff-level agreement for the release of the next $1…
Pakistan’s domestic power sources cushion LNG supply risk, minister says
March 13, 2026
Pakistan’s domestic power sources cushion LNG supply risk, minister says
KARACHI: Pakistan’s growing reliance on domestic power, including solar and wind energy, nuclear reactors, coal and hydropower, has reduced its…
SECP okays new annuity products to provide retirement income
March 13, 2026
SECP okays new annuity products to provide retirement income
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved new annuity products aimed at providing stable income for individuals…
Weekly inflation rises by 1.89pc in Pakistan
March 13, 2026
Weekly inflation rises by 1.89pc in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The weekly inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), increased by 1.89 percent for the combined consumption group…
PNSC vessels carrying oil reach Karachi under Pakistan Navy’s escort
March 13, 2026
PNSC vessels carrying oil reach Karachi under Pakistan Navy’s escort
KARACHI: Marking a rather positive development amid fuel shortage concerns across the globe as well as in Pakistan, two vessels…
PSX rangebound as oil surge, IMF delay dampen sentiment
March 13, 2026
PSX rangebound as oil surge, IMF delay dampen sentiment
Stocks at the bourse remained rangebound on Friday as elevated oil prices and worsening regional tensions kept investors cautious ahead…
Gulf states suffer $15 billion loss in energy revenues since eruption of war: FT
March 13, 2026
Gulf states suffer $15 billion loss in energy revenues since eruption of war: FT
Gulf oil producers have faced a staggering $15.1 billion loss in energy revenues since the escalation of US and Israeli…
Pakistan, Qatar agree to boost economic cooperation, food security partnership
March 13, 2026
Pakistan, Qatar agree to boost economic cooperation, food security partnership
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan held a virtual meeting with Dr Ahmad bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, Minister of…