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‘Faster, cheaper, better’: 5G spectrum auction enters second bidding round

Finance minister says better connectivity to help country in "seamless transition" while navigating current oil crisis.

Updated 10 Mar, 2026 12:39pm

PSX Highlights of the Day

Company	Price	Change	Change %	Volume
BTL	356.72	32.43	10.00 ▲	3,590
JUBSNC	43.68	3.97	10.00 ▲	42,832
CRTM	34.69	3.15	9.99 ▲	2,854,249
ITANZ	35.01	3.18	9.99 ▲	69,415
STYLERSXD	42.35	3.81	9.89 ▲	2,484

Company	Price	Change	Change %	Volume
WASLR	0.3	-0.18	-37.50 ▼	1,911,607
CLCPS	2.42	-0.55	-18.52 ▼	654,887
FANM	4.38	-0.87	-16.57 ▼	139,786
FCSC	3.4	-0.64	-15.84 ▼	2,445,854
DSLNC	5.07	-0.91	-15.22 ▼	2,663,975

Source: PSX | Updated Mar 09, 2026

KSE-100 surges past 11,000 points after earlier market halt

KSE-100 rallied more than 6.3pc following a sharp sell-off in the previous session, triggering a temporary market halt.

Updated 10 Mar, 2026 12:59pm

Oil falls as Trump predicts Middle East de-escalation

Prices remain under pressure as Trump considers easing oil sanctions ⁠on Russia and releasing emergency crude stockpiles as part of a package of options aimed at curbing spiking global oil prices, according to multiple sources.

Published 10 Mar, 2026 11:18am

Branded Content

Fatima Fertilizer launches Sarsabz Tabeer: Seeds of Change campaign on International Women’s Day to celebrate women in agriculture

The campaign recognizes the resilience, strength and unwavering dedication of women working across the agricultural value chain.

Women in Thar: Breaking barriers, transforming lives

Thar Foundation has enabled hundreds of women to step into roles that once seemed unimaginable.

ParkView City homebuyers can now avail UBL Home Financing

The initiative enables aspiring homeowners to purchase property through formal banking channels instead of paying the full amount upfront.

Gold gains on weaker dollar, easing inflation concerns

Easing from a potential war-driven surge in inflation would likely reduce the chances of central banks raising interest rates which is a positive for non-yielding gold.

Published 10 Mar, 2026 12:18pm