Mahira Sarfraz

Inflation climbs to 3.5pc for May

Decreases by 0.2pc on a month-on-month basis. Updated 02 Jun, 2025 05:02pm

Workers remittances clock in $3.2bn for April

According to brokerage firm, inflows mainly sourced from Saudi Arabia, UAE, UK, and US. Published 09 May, 2025 04:41pm

PSX gallops to recovery after day of historic losses

Analyst says KSE-100 index recovering on "no news of any major escalation", investors now expecting news on IMF tranche. Updated 09 May, 2025 04:34pm

Escalating tensions with India to impact Pakistan’s economic growth: Moody’s

Rating agency says India’s economic activity to not face major disruptions but higher defence spending could impact its “fiscal strength". Published 05 May, 2025 03:14pm

A guide to finding great tiramisu in Karachi

Layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers surrounded by mascarpone cream — what dreams are made of for a caffeine addict. Published 03 May, 2025 01:09pm

PSX slumps over 3,500 points as Pakistan expects Indian action

Pakistan dollar bonds drop; Indian shares flat as HDFC Bank offsets geopolitical tensions. Updated 30 Apr, 2025 03:42pm

Shares at PSX climb 800 points after IMF announcement

Benchmark KSE-100 index climbs 808.28 points, or 0.71 per cent. Published 29 Apr, 2025 03:57pm

Shares at PSX shed 1,400 points as Pakistan-India tensions loom

Analyst says initial bull run supported by strong corporate results, however investors remain cautious. Updated 28 Apr, 2025 03:47pm

Shares at PSX plunge 2,200 points as India-Pakistan tensions simmer

India's forex, interest rate traders turn cautious on fears of possible escalation in tensions. Updated 24 Apr, 2025 04:00pm

Bulls return to PSX over record remittances as shares climb 1,500 points

Analyst attributes bullish momentum to remittances clocking in at $4bn for March. Updated 14 Apr, 2025 03:46pm

Remittances hit record $4.1bn for March: SBP governor

Highlights that foreign reserves now projected to exceed $14bn by June; PM Shehbaz hails remittances crossing $4bn mark. Updated 14 Apr, 2025 04:21pm

PSX slides 1,300 points as fears of global trade war deepen

Analyst notes hike in US tariffs on China to 104pc has heightened recession risks, dampening investor sentiment at PSX. Updated 09 Apr, 2025 04:32pm

PSX recovers by 600 points after day of losses

Analyst calls yesterday’s market decline "unwarranted", especially considering favourable implications for Pakistan amid ongoing trade war. Updated 08 Apr, 2025 04:11pm

PSX settles nearly 3,900 points in the red as global market rout spooks investors

Analyst attributes decline to fears of a global recession; stock market halts to "cool down" before nosediving to total 8,600 points in intraday trade. Updated 07 Apr, 2025 06:14pm

Challenges crop up as US imposes tariff on Pakistan

Industry players suggest zero-rated imports to offset negative fallout. Updated 04 Apr, 2025 10:28am

Inflation clocks in at 0.7pc in March

Inflation has averaged at 5.25pc compared to last year's 27.06pc, says brokerage firm. Updated 14 Apr, 2025 12:24pm

Economists see hurdles and opportunities for Pakistan as US imposes 29pc tariff on country

Analyst says Pakistan would have to offset the immediate negative impact, make its exports competitive as compared to other tariff-hit countries. Updated 03 Apr, 2025 05:38pm

Pakistan’s economy grew 1.73pc in 2nd quarter, says govt

Announcement comes hours after IMF staff reached deal with govt for new $1.3 billion financing. Updated 26 Mar, 2025 03:35pm

Shares at PSX surge 1,100 points after IMF agreement

Analyst attributes positive momentum to release of the revised feasibility study for Reko Diq by OGDC and PPL. Updated 26 Mar, 2025 03:54pm

Shares at PSX reverse gains, plunge 2,000 points on IMF concerns

Brokerage firm attributes bearish momentum to IMF concerns on electricity tariffs. Published 24 Mar, 2025 03:06pm