Geopolitical tensions impacted the KSE-100 index
AHL Research's weekly report on PSX noted that geopolitical tensions impacted the KSE-100 index, which declined by 2% WoW to 170,672 points amid delays in US–Iran negotiations. Oil prices rose…
NCL – 3QFY26 Result review – Earnings surge on margin expansion
Nishat Chunian Ltd. (NCL) announced its 3QFY26 results, reporting a profit of PkR642mn (EPS: PkR2.7), up 33%YoY compared to PkR481mn (EPS: PkR2.0) in SPLY. The result came in higher than…
SYS continued to gain traction, with its share in Pakistan’s IT exports edging up to 6.9%
IMS Research has released a report on Systems Ltd (SYS), which reported consolidated 4QCY25 NPAT of PKR3.1bn (EPS: PKR2.1), marking a 53% YoY and 11% QoQ increase, bringing CY25 earnings…
A review on the blood path in PSX on Monday
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained under intense selling pressure on Monday, as the benchmark KSE-100 Index extended its losses amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty, rising global oil prices, and concerns…
ENGROH announces share buyback of 45mn shares
ENGROH’s board has approved the buyback of up to 45mn ordinary shares through PSX at spot prices for the purpose of cancellation. This represents 3.7% of total outstanding shares and…
PSX market volatility persisted this week, mainly shaped by Middle-East conflict
Market volatility persisted this week, mainly shaped by Middle-East conflict and resulting fluctuations in int’l oil prices. Benchmark index declined by 1,033pts or 0.68%WoW to close at 151,708pts on Friday.…
PSX remained volatile throughout the week amid persistent military conflict in the Middle East
The market remained volatile throughout the week amid persistent military conflict in the Middle East, driving volatility in international oil prices. The benchmark index declined by 1,126pts or 0.7% during…
The future trend of PSX is likely to be influenced by developments in the ongoing Middle East conflict
Market sentiment remained subdued during the week, due to the escalation of military conflict between the U.S./Israel and Iran, alongside tensions on the Pakistan–Afghanistan border. Consequently, the index declined by…
The KSE-100 Index rebounded sharply today
The KSE-100 Index rebounded significantly, reaching an intraday high of 161,477 before closing at 161,211, marking an increase of 5,433 points (3.49%). This rally was fueled by widespread buying in…
Pakistan market loses ~9% during the first few minutes of today’s session
Pakistan market loses ~9% during the first few minutes of today’s session amidst escalating tensions between the US, Israel & Iran. The Pakistan market trading also halted for an hour…
KSE100 overreacted to the Middle East conflict, given a manageable impact
· KSE100 overreacted to Middle East military conflict, plunging over 10% at the open, adding to its 8.7% decline in Feb’26, and prompting a trading halt within the first seven minutes…
The KSE-100 Index delivered a lacklustre performance in Feb’26
In February 2026, the KSE-100 Index experienced a notably turbulent month, with a significant 16,112-point decline, ultimately closing at 168,062 points. This downturn can largely be attributed to a confluence…
HUBC plans an aluminium smelter project and an oil terminal
The Hub Power Company (HUBC) held a corporate briefing today, revealing noteworthy updates on its operational and financial performance for the first half of fiscal year 2026 (1HFY26). The company…
APL posted 2QFY26 NPAT of PKR2.6bn
Attock Petroleum Limited (APL) posted 2QFY26 NPAT of PKR2.6bn (EPS: PKR20.97), down 32% QoQ and 5% YoY, above our expected EPS of PKR17.25, with the positive variance primarily driven by…
POL posted 2QFY26 NPAT of PKR6.3b
Pakistan Oilfields Ltd. (POL) posted 2QFY26 NPAT of PKR6.3bn (EPS: PKR22.16), down 17% YoY but up 16% QoQ, higher than our estimated EPS of PKR19.06. The deviation mainly stems from…
HUBC 2QFY26 Result Review: Healthy payout continues as payout from TEL initiates
Hub Power Company Ltd (HUBC) announced its 2QFY26 results earlier today, reporting consolidated NPAT of PkR10.6bn (EPS: PkR8.19), up by 152% YoY — below expectations due to a lower-than-anticipated share…
An important and positive development in Pakistan’s Capital Market
Under the supervision of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), Pakistan’s Capital Market is transitioning to a T+1 settlement cycle, effective 9 February 2026. The National Clearing Company of…
Pak Qatar General Takaful IPO public portion oversubscribed by 9.6x
Pak Qatar General Takaful Limited’s IPO witnessed extraordinary investor demand, with applications for 71.7 million shares received through 13,013 applications, totalling PKR 1.003 billion. This resulted in an oversubscription of…
FFC reports 4QCY25 earnings below expectations due to rising costs; shares hit a lower lock.
Fauji Fertiliser Company Ltd. (FFC) has released its financial results for the fourth quarter of calendar year 2025, revealing standalone earnings of PKR 15.9 billion, or PKR 11.2 per share.…
FFC consolidates 100% ownership of FPCL
Overview of the share swap transaction: FFC has completed the acquisition of Fauji Foundation’s 215mn shares in FPCL via a share-swap at a ratio of 13.49x, implying the issuance of…
HUBC is scheduled to announce its 2QFY26 soon
AHL Research has published an earnings preview for the power generation and distribution sector for the second quarter of FY26. HUBC: The bottom line is projected to decrease by 3%…
TPLP posted a consolidated loss of PkR1.9bn (LPS: PkR3.45) in FY25
TPL Properties Ltd. (TPLP) held its analyst briefing yesterday to discuss the financial results and future outlook of the company: · To recall, company posted a consolidated loss of PkR1.9bn (LPS:…
PQGTL IPO general public subscription begins from 28th Jan
The general public will be able to subscribe to the initial public offering (IPO) of Pak Qatar General Takaful Limited (PQGTL) starting January 28th, following strong institutional investor demand during…
BMA Research predicts that the fertiliser industry’s earnings for CY25 will increase by 15% YoY
We project that earnings across the BMA Fertiliser universe will rise by 15% YoY to PKR 149bn in CY25. The growth is expected to be supported by an 18% YoY…
SECP approves three new REIT schemes registrations in January 2026
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has registered three new Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Schemes in the month of January 2026, in its continued commitment for fast-track…