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SBP maintains policy rate at 10.5pc

Monetary Policy Committee says macroeconomic outlook has become “quite uncertain following the outbreak of the war in the Middle East”.

Updated 09 Mar, 2026 04:39pm

PSX Highlights of the Day

Company	Price	Change	Change %	Volume
BTL	356.72	32.43	10.00 ▲	3,590
JUBSNC	43.68	3.97	10.00 ▲	42,832
CRTM	34.69	3.15	9.99 ▲	2,854,249
ITANZ	35.01	3.18	9.99 ▲	69,415
STYLERSXD	42.35	3.81	9.89 ▲	2,484

Company	Price	Change	Change %	Volume
WASLR	0.3	-0.18	-37.50 ▼	1,911,607
CLCPS	2.42	-0.55	-18.52 ▼	654,887
FANM	4.38	-0.87	-16.57 ▼	139,786
FCSC	3.4	-0.64	-15.84 ▼	2,445,854
DSLNC	5.07	-0.91	-15.22 ▼	2,663,975

Source: PSX | Updated Mar 09, 2026

Brace for impact: The Middle East war has reached Pakistan

The war in the Middle East seems to be settling into a gruelling stalemate. The outcome will now be decided by who has the stomach to carry on like this and who asks for a ceasefire first.

Published 09 Mar, 2026 02:24pm

Bloodbath at PSX as KSE-100 slides over 11,000 points

Pakistan’s benchmark index tumbled more than 6pc on Monday to close in the red on account of rising geopolitical tensions and surging oil prices.

Updated 09 Mar, 2026 03:26pm

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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

‘Oil rain’ falls on Tehran after apocalyptic strikes on refineries

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

Updated 09 Mar, 2026 01:41pm

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