Mahira Sarfraz

Shares at PSX surge 1,200 points in intraday trade, crossing 119,000 barrier in new high

Analyst attributes momentum to local funds buying continuing on govt reaching IMF agreement soon. Updated 20 Mar, 2025 01:48pm

Shares at PSX reach all-time high, move closer to 118,000 barrier

Analyst attributes momentum to expectations that "govt will agree with banks to resolve old circular debt issues". Published 19 Mar, 2025 03:26pm

Shares at PSX rally over 600 points on hopes of IMF staff-level agreement soon

Analyst notes market remains positive amid hope of resolution of old circular debt. Updated 17 Mar, 2025 02:06pm

Shares at PSX rally 1,000 points amid expectations of smooth IMF review

Analyst attributes bullish momentum to Moody’s changing the country’s banking outlook to positive. Published 13 Mar, 2025 02:00pm

Shares at PSX climb more than 1,400 points on IMF review optimism

Analyst attributes bullish momentum to reports that IMF may allow "downward revision in tax targets". Updated 06 Mar, 2025 01:36pm

Inflation for February clocks in at 1.5pc — lowest since 2015

Brokerage firm says inflation numbers "came lower than market expectations"; Tarar says PM welcomes inflation decline. Updated 03 Mar, 2025 05:01pm

Bears take hold of PSX as shares decline 1,200 points due to IMF review concerns

Analyst attributes the downward trajectory to “selling pressure”. Updated 03 Mar, 2025 02:02pm

KLF Day 1: Resignation, frustration hang heavy in the air as experts talk economy

Miftah Ismail blasts govt; Khurram Husain stresses plight of daily wage earners. Published 08 Feb, 2025 12:38am

CPI inflation slows to 2.41pc for January — lowest in 9 years

On a month-on-month basis, PBS notes 0.2pc rise as compared to 0.1pc in December. Updated 03 Feb, 2025 02:11pm

Bears take hold of PSX as shares decline 1,500 points on Trump’s trade war

Export-reliant stocks, currencies slump on Trump's "America first" move; analyst says Pakistan positioned “to gain from declining commodity prices". Updated 03 Feb, 2025 03:43pm

Shares at PSX climb more than 500 points ahead of MPC meeting

Analyst attributes momentum to easing political tensions. Updated 20 Jan, 2025 03:34pm

Shares at PSX climb 1,400 points on easing political concerns

Analyst attributes bullish momentum to the market responding positively to today's verdict in graft case. Updated 18 Jan, 2025 09:49am

CPI inflation clocks in at 4.1pc for December 2024 — lowest in nearly 7 years

Brokerage firm says inflation during 1HFY25 averaged 7.22pc. Updated 02 Jan, 2025 01:19pm

PSX enjoys 3rd largest single-day rally as shares climb over 3,900 points

Analyst attributes bullish momentum to finance minister's hinting at single-digit interest rate. Updated 30 Dec, 2024 04:21pm

2024: Pakistan’s year of (dis)inflation

Inflation numbers running high can cause big problems for the economy especially if it turns into a vicious cycle. Updated 30 Dec, 2024 12:34pm

Bearish momentum at PSX as shares decline nearly 2,000 points on security concerns

Analyst attributes decline to "ongoing security situation at the borders affecting sentiments". Updated 26 Dec, 2024 03:35pm

Bears maintain control at PSX as KSE-100 index sheds another 4,700 points

Analyst attributes decline to NA bill "aimed at targeting non-filers and restricting their ability to invest in mutual funds". Updated 20 Dec, 2024 09:48am

After profit-taking, bulls return to PSX as shares surge 1,900 points

Analyst attributes bullish momentum to non-stop buying by local mutual funds as KSE-100 index again crosses 110,000. Updated 11 Dec, 2024 04:33pm

KSE-100 nears 110,000-point mark as shares at PSX trade in green for 9th consecutive session

Rally comes despite banking sector being under pressure. Updated 10 Dec, 2024 09:36am

Shares at PSX climb 1,200 points in unabated rally

KSE-100 index climbs 1,274.55 points, or 1.27pc, maintaining upward momentum. Published 29 Nov, 2024 04:42pm