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Export challenges mount for textiles

High costs, energy tariffs choke growth.

Published 28 Feb, 2026 06:42am

PSX Highlights of the Day

Company	Price	Change	Change %	Volume
GUSMWU	6.15	1	19.42 ▲	1,161
MDTL	6.54	0.65	11.04 ▲	14,492,488
PASMNC	5.76	0.56	10.77 ▲	1,905
BFMOD	22.5	2.05	10.02 ▲	107,222
ITANZ	20.45	1.86	10.01 ▲	30,000

Company	Price	Change	Change %	Volume
LOADSR1	0.4	-0.24	-37.50 ▼	5,933,990
GSPMNC	4.22	-0.48	-10.21 ▼	1,789
EMCO	42.9	-4.77	-10.01 ▼	86,718
ESBL	21.57	-2.4	-10.01 ▼	692,287
GGGL	8.1	-0.9	-10.00 ▼	2,503,945

Source: PSX | Updated Feb 27, 2026

PSX slips as border tensions unnerve investors

The benchmark KSE-100 index fell 831 points, or 0.49 per cent, to close at 168,062 after a volatile, range-bound session.

Published 28 Feb, 2026 06:42am

Food, energy prices push SPI up 4.23pc

The prolonged upward trend has been largely driven by sharp increases in the prices of vegetables and other perishable items.

Updated 28 Feb, 2026 09:29am

Decapeptide-12 and the architecture of targeted Melanogenesis Modulation research

A precision-engineered decapeptide reshaping how researchers approach melanogenesis modulation at the enzymatic level.

K&N’s SmartCooking Recipes: Schezwan Tempura Skillet

A fiery Schezwan chicken tempura skillet layered with melted mozzarella peppers and bold chilli flavours for a spicy indulgent treat.

Gold Box rings in festivities with amazing surprises to celebrate Eid this year

During the campaign, first the users with cumulative purchase spending reaching Rs3,600,000, will automatically qualify for the lucky draw.

Govt flags geopolitical, commodity risks despite improving growth outlook

Finance ministry cites uncertainty, commodity price volatility; projects inflation at 6-7pc in February.

Published 28 Feb, 2026 09:24am

Economic coordination committee cuts mortgage rate to 5pc

Approves Rs6.61bn for Thar Coal Rail Link.

Updated 28 Feb, 2026 09:16am

Petrol, diesel prices likely to rise by Rs7 for next fortnight

Official sources say benchmark crude prices have slightly moved up this week, therefore, the prices of all petroleum products were inching up.

Published 27 Feb, 2026 07:23pm

With presidential ordinance set to lapse, Senate passes bill for regulating virtual assets

The bill states that “whoever, willfully, provides an unlicenced virtual asset service shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term up to five years, or with fine up to Rs50 million, or both”.

Published 28 Feb, 2026 12:20am

Bears take charge as KSE-100 closes over 800 points lower

Engro Holdings (ENGROH) released its results for the fourth quarter of 2025 on Friday. The results were better than expected due to lower than expected Effective Tax Rate (ETR), according to analysts.

Updated 27 Feb, 2026 01:36pm

Gold heads for seventh straight monthly gain on safe-haven demand

Uncertainty over US tariff policies and tensions between the US and Iran boost the metal’s safe-haven appeal.

Published 27 Feb, 2026 05:15pm

Engro Holdings reports earnings higher than expectations

EFERT saw earnings drop 19pc compared with last year, to Rs8.4bn in 4Q2025, mainly due to lower gross margins and adjustments for the super tax, according to Topline Securities.

Published 27 Feb, 2026 01:06pm