Pakistan’s capital market has officially moved to a T+1 settlement cycle, marking a major reform to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and align with international standards. Effective February 9, 2026, all eligible trades at the Pakistan Stock Exchange are now settled on a Trade plus one basis, replacing the previous T+2 cycle.

Pakistan’s equities market faced heavy selling pressure on Friday, resulting in a sharp decline in the KSE-100 Index. The benchmark index fell by 3,702 points, or 1.97 percent, closing the trading session at 184,129 points. During mid-session trading, the index plunged as much as 4,489 points to reach a low of 183,547 before recovering slightly toward the end of the day.

Pakistan’s stock market faced a sharp sell-off as the KSE-100 Index plunged 6,042 points, or 3.21 percent, closing at 182,338 points amid intense selling pressure. The steep decline was primarily triggered by Fauji Fertilizer Company’s (FFC) earnings, which fell short of market expectations due to weaker gross margins. Investors’ anticipation of a stock split or bonus issue for FFC also went

The Ministry of Finance has released Pakistan’s Economic Outlook for the first half of the current fiscal year, highlighting signs of sustained macroeconomic stability. The report notes that the rapid inflationary pressures have been contained, and large-scale manufacturing has stabilized, driven by a stable exchange rate and disciplined fiscal policies, which have supported economic growth. A

The Karachi stock market rebounded as the KSE-100 Index surged 3,642 points, closing at 185,099, marking a 2 percent increase. Market analysts at Topline Securities attributed the rally to strong buying by local institutional investors.

The Pakistan Banks’ Association (PBA) has congratulated the banking sector on achieving historic performance, particularly recognizing the seven Pakistani banks that secured positions among the top 15 Asia-Pacific banks in 2025, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. The PBA emphasized that this recognition is not only an institutional achievement but also a tangible benefit for

India’s stock market experienced its steepest single-day decline in over four months on January 8, 2026, as investor concerns rose over potential U.S. tariffs tied to India’s ongoing purchase of discounted Russian oil. The sell-off wiped out nearly ₹8 lakh crore (approximately $96 billion) in market value in a single session, causing major indices to drop sharply and triggering market

The Pakistan Stock Exchange achieved a historic milestone as the KSE-100 Index surpassed the 186,000-point mark for the first time, driven by strong buying momentum and positive investor sentiment. During the trading session, the benchmark index rose by 977 points, closing at 186,768, a significant increase from its previous record of 185,062 points. This surge highlights renewed confidence

The Pakistan Stock Exchange recorded another historic achievement on Monday as the benchmark KSE-100 Index surged past the 181,000-point level for the first time, reflecting strong investor confidence and sustained buying interest. The index gained 1,972 points during intraday trading, while at one stage it climbed by as much as 2,057 points before settling around 181,018 points at the time of

The Pakistan Stock Exchange extended its historic rally on Monday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index surpassing the 181,000 level for the first time during early trading. The index gained more than 2,000 points, reaching 181,118 at 10:20 am, up 1.16 percent.