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KSE-100 plunges further after halt, down over 13,000 points

Pakistan’s benchmark index tumbled more than 6pc in early trading, prompting a temporary suspension at the Pakistan Stock Exchange amid rising geopolitical tensions and surging oil prices.

Updated 09 Mar, 2026 12:29pm

PSX Highlights of the Day

Company	Price	Change	Change %	Volume
786	32.63	2.97	10.01 ▲	222,103
CRTM	31.54	2.87	10.01 ▲	2,968,440
JUBSNC	39.71	3.61	10.00 ▲	43,668
ITANZ	31.83	2.89	9.99 ▲	36,611
TCORPCPS	19.82	1.79	9.93 ▲	131,869

Company	Price	Change	Change %	Volume
WASLR	0.48	-0.18	-27.27 ▼	2,015,271
DBCINC	4.88	-0.91	-15.72 ▼	304,950
CHBL	8.86	-1	-10.14 ▼	4,835,188
JVDC	102.9	-11.43	-10.00 ▼	1,080,146
ZAL	41.95	-4.61	-9.90 ▼	3,600,713

Source: PSX | Updated Mar 06, 2026

Oil soars 25pc, gold drops as Iran war jolts global commodity markets

According to analysts, the situation appears to be deteriorating further as upstream oil production has started to shut down, with producers facing storage constraints.

Published 09 Mar, 2026 11:16am

PM to unveil austerity plan today to cope with war fallout

Finance minister warns monthly oil import bill could rise to $600 million; Punjab CM calls for uninterrupted diesel supply for agricultural use.

Updated 09 Mar, 2026 07:48am

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Capital plunges into darkness; residents warned of chemical burns, acrid fumes.

Updated 09 Mar, 2026 07:31am

Saving up on transportation costs

As fuel costs rise, market personnel believe two-wheeler demand will remain strong as the only form of affordable transport.

Published 09 Mar, 2026 08:50am

In the eye of a perfect storm

As the conflict-ridden global front carries on, Pakistan grapples with its first wave of supply disruptions as domestic oil prices rise by Rs55 per litre.

Updated 09 Mar, 2026 08:44am

Three petrol shipments expected on Monday: petroleum minister

Pakistan's monthly oil import bill could touch Rs600m on back of ME tensions, finance minister says; federal ministers meet Sindh and Punjab CMs, brief them about fuel reserves.

Updated 09 Mar, 2026 01:16am

Industry questions fuel price surge despite ‘old stocks’ amid Middle East conflict

Financial sector experts fear high inflation could escalate government spending, requiring more money and seriously distorting fiscal gap targets for FY26.

Published 08 Mar, 2026 07:38am