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E-Paper | March 05, 2026

Bulls regain control, KSE-100 rebounds over 5,400 points

Positive momentum, lower volatility compared to previous sessions this week, pushed Pakistan's benchmark index into the green with HUBC, OGDC, FFC, ENGROH, and MEB leading the charge.

Updated 05 Mar, 2026 02:51pm

PSX Highlights of the Day

Company	Price	Change	Change %	Volume
GSPMNC	3.85	1	35.09 ▲	85,954
PASMNC	4.96	0.66	15.35 ▲	3,303
FFLM	5.75	0.7	13.86 ▲	2,701
BLUEX	6.77	0.7	11.53 ▲	1,234,709
UNITY	9.53	0.93	10.81 ▲	117,209,136

Company	Price	Change	Change %	Volume
LOADSR1	0.09	-0.1	-52.63 ▼	21,907,705
PINL	6.66	-0.98	-12.83 ▼	528,836
MERIT	8.07	-0.95	-10.53 ▼	807,458
ESBL	15.72	-1.75	-10.02 ▼	3,039
DEL	15.92	-1.77	-10.01 ▼	158,979

Source: PSX | Updated Mar 04, 2026

Oil leaps 3pc on supply concerns as Iran conflict widens

Two oil traders say they have bullish expectations for oil prices as a quick resolution to the war seems unlikely.

Updated 05 Mar, 2026 01:38pm

Power consumers to bear Rs23bn extra burden

Nepra allows Rs1.63 per unit higher fuel costs in March and about 35 paise per unit other charges for the next three months.

Published 05 Mar, 2026 09:06am

Branded Content

Is your parents’ health insurance really complete?

Most plans only cover hospital stays. But what about a simple flu or a routine consultation? Here is why Jubilee General Parents Care Plus Plan is being called “Sub say complete coverage”.

Allied Bank sets new benchmark in customer experience with Pakistan’s first humanoid robot

This deployment aligns with the bank’s broader strategy to leverage emerging technologies to provide efficient, accessible and customer-focused banking solutions.

Inside Eminent: Karachi’s new house of fashion and lifestyle that’s worth the buzz

Through its statement #BeYou, the brand encourages its audience to embrace who they truly are.

Gold gains on safe-haven demand as Middle East conflict widens

Bullion, viewed as a safe-haven asset, has risen about 20pc this year, notching successive record highs amid heightened global political and economic uncertainty.

Published 05 Mar, 2026 11:37am

Dollar rally pauses as market sentiment turns a little more upbeat

Investors took reprive in a report that Iran intelligence operatives signalled openness to talks with the CIA and upbeat US economic data released on Wednesday

Published 05 Mar, 2026 02:10pm