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KSE-100 plummets over 1,300 points to close in red after early gains

While the local bourse appeared to be stabilising after Monday’s shock, geopolitical tensions continued, causing oil prices to reach a 19-month high.

Updated 04 Mar, 2026 02:53pm

PSX Highlights of the Day

Company	Price	Change	Change %	Volume
TSBLR1	0.24	0.04	20.00 ▲	9,340,308
DBCINC	5.31	0.84	18.79 ▲	210,293
LOADSR1	0.19	0.03	18.75 ▲	6,143,675
BLUEX	6.07	0.88	16.96 ▲	988,178
CLCPS	3.14	0.44	16.30 ▲	134,820

Company	Price	Change	Change %	Volume
GSPMNC	2.85	-0.64	-18.34 ▼	6,435
PINL	7.64	-1	-11.57 ▼	404,778
UNITY	8.6	-1	-10.42 ▼	29,974,829
FTMM	13.1	-1.46	-10.03 ▼	7,599
IMLNC	19.77	-2.2	-10.01 ▼	23,334

Source: PSX | Updated Mar 03, 2026

Pakistan requests alternative oil supply route from Saudi Arabia after closure of Hormuz Strait

Petroleum minister says Pakistan closely monitoring situation on daily basis.

Published 04 Mar, 2026 12:41pm

Agritech shuts urea plant due to disrupted LNG supply

Agritech Limited has suspended operations at its urea plant after Sui Northern halted RLNG supply, triggered by ongoing Middle East tensions that have disrupted markets.

Published 04 Mar, 2026 01:38pm

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 climbs over 1pc as widening Middle East war fuels safe‑haven demand

Analysts note that underlying fundamentals for the bullion have not materially shifted, as structural drivers such as geopolitical uncertainty and policy unpredictability remain intact.

Published 04 Mar, 2026 12:45pm

Oil prices rise 1pc as geopolitical tensions disrupt ME supply

Trump stated the US Navy could begin escorting oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz if necessary, adding he ordered the US International Development Finance Corporation to provide political risk insurance and financial guarantees for maritime trade in the Gulf.

Published 04 Mar, 2026 11:50am