Mahira Sarfraz

Nobody believed a woman could stabilise economy: ex-finance minister Shamshad Akhtar

“Have confidence in you. Trust yourself. There will be difficulties and there will be criticism. Take it with grace,” she advises women. Updated 01 May, 2024 05:49pm

Taylor Swift showcases her growth as an artist in The Tortured Poets Department

The singer embraces her 'Anti hero' as she writes about her own imperfect nature in her new album. Published 22 Apr, 2024 10:41am

NFC yay or nay? Dissecting the debate around the award

Every few years the debate crops up, but is it truly the reason behind Pakistan's economic woes? Updated 06 Apr, 2024 08:54pm

Shares at PSX reverse losses, up more than 1,000 points on hopes of rate cut

Optimistic outlook by the new finance minister fuelled the bull run, says analyst. Updated 14 Mar, 2024 02:48pm

What are the challenges that await the new finance minister?

The banker-turned-finance minister faces the difficult task of managing the national kitty and steering the country out of its incessant economic crisis. Updated 14 Mar, 2024 12:46pm

PSX plunges by 953 points ahead of MPC meeting

Analyst says investors wary as Pakistan set to enter into negotiations with the IMF again. Updated 12 Mar, 2024 05:55pm

How is the president elected in Pakistan?

JUI-F, JI to abstain; PPP leader can expect to get around 400 votes, Achakzai may not be able to cross 200-mark. Updated 09 Mar, 2024 10:35am

PSX continues bullish run, gains over 800 points

Analyst attributes positive momentum to "smooth transfer of power" as maiden National Assembly session held. Updated 29 Feb, 2024 04:01pm

Shares at PSX rally 900 points after IMF signals readiness to work with new govt

Analyst says IMF's assurance to work with new govt for economic stability helped restore investor confidence. Updated 23 Feb, 2024 06:12pm

Shares at PSX rally 1,000 points over ‘clarity’ on govt formation

Analyst says agreement reached between PPP and PML-N helped restore investor confidence; Pakistan’s sovereign dollar bonds enjoy biggest gains. Updated 21 Feb, 2024 03:49pm

PSX takes 1,000-point hit as uncertainty on formation of new govt persists

Analysts says “uncertainty over the formation of a new coalition” forced leveraged players to trim their position. Updated 16 Feb, 2024 04:12pm

KSE-100 index plunges 1,100 points on political ‘ambiguity’

Analyst says market starting to focus on the "imminent challenges ahead". Updated 15 Feb, 2024 04:27pm

Shares at PSX gain more than 900 points over clarity on political front

Analyst attributes bullish momentum to “news of a coalition government being set up”. Updated 14 Feb, 2024 03:46pm

Shares at PSX lose over 1,000 points on foreign selling ahead of MPC meeting

KSE-100 index marks highest day-on-day decline after Dec 26, 2023, says Topline Securities. Updated 29 Jan, 2024 05:09pm

PSX begins 2024 with 2nd highest single-day gain, surges 2,200 points

Analyst says energy stocks opened at a high as authorities look serious on addressing circular debt. Updated 01 Jan, 2024 04:08pm

A diary of (near) default — Pakistan’s journey to avoid insolvency in 2023

China bails the country out (with more loans) approximately four times in six months. Updated 30 Dec, 2023 04:31pm

PSX in recovery mode, gains over 1,100 points

Analyst says market experienced an "upward correction", says investors concerned about supply-chain bottlenecks due to Mideast crisis. Updated 28 Dec, 2023 03:41pm

Bears take control as shares at PSX plunge over 2,300 points

Analyst predicts market to undergo a corrective phase until the end of December. Updated 19 Dec, 2023 05:46pm

PSX tanks 1,100 points amid profit-taking

Benchmark index contracted 1.14pc shortly after SC's verdict on military trial of civilians. Updated 13 Dec, 2023 05:20pm

1,500-point surge takes PSX past 66,000 milestone

Analyst says sharp market run up leading to enhanced volatility, opening up possibility of large intraday swings. Updated 08 Dec, 2023 04:48pm