CSF returns, interest doesn’t

The long-forgotten Cash-Settled Futures (CSF) made its way back onto the trading board, a product celebrated across global markets but treated with suspicion at home.

PSX in November: Fortune in Focus

November 2025 proved to be a month where the KSE-100 Index truly flexed its muscles, closing at 166,677.7 points, up 5,046 points MoM, or +3.1%, as investors embraced optimism amid favourable policy cues and sector-specific catalysts.

Thinking of Buying Gold? Wait, a Correction Is Coming

Tomatoes turned into red gold

What was once the humble heart of every Pakistani curry has now become a luxury; tomatoes have turned into red gold.

PNSC subsidiaries sign agreement for Two Aframax tankers

Wholly owned subsidiary companies of Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement for the purchase of two Aframax tankers. Karachi Shipping (Pvt) Ltd will acquire LORAX 109,990 DWT (Tonnes), while Lahore Shipping (Pvt) Ltd will acquire NAFSIKA 112,051 DWT (Tonnes).

September to Remember

September was a month when the Pakistan Stock Exchange refused to look back. The KSE-100 Index stormed to an all-time high of 165,494 points, adding a staggering 16,876 points or 11.355% in just a month.

Wheat prices break past official ceilings

Pakistan’s efforts to tame food inflation through price ceilings are faltering as the price of wheat and flour trading is well above government-notified levels across major cities.

NBP shareholders set for dividend windfall

In a major development for shareholders, National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) management revealed during the Analysts' Meet & Greet session that the bank will likely boost dividend payouts to avoid overcapitalization and maintain optimal Return on Equity (ROE) levels.

Image REIT IPO: A Fresh Breeze or Storm Warning?

The morning buzz at Pakistan Stock Exchange carries an unmistakable energy as something new is stirring. SECP and PSX have opened doors to hybrid real estate investment trusts, creating fresh opportunities for both retail and institutional investors. The promise is compelling: professionally managed real estate exposure wrapped in regulatory protection.

August 2025: The Midas Touch

August 2025 will be remembered as the month when Pakistani capital markets defied all odds and delivered a masterclass performance that left investors celebrating.