Monday, October 19 2026

PSX: KSE-100 falls over 350 points in early trade
Selling sentiment was observed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), with the benchmark KSE-100 Index shedding over 350 points during the opening minutes of trading on Monday. At 9:45am, the benchmark index was hovering at 166,059.72, down 359.99 points or 0.22%. Selling was observed in key sectors, including automobile assemblers, cement, commercial banks, oil and gas exploration companies and OMCs. Index-heavy stocks, including HUBCO, MARI, PPL, PSO, SSGC, SNGPL, HBL, NBP and UBL, traded in the red.
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PSX edges up amid oil price concerns
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed marginally higher on Friday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index gaining less than 235 points, as selective buying in banking and technology stocks offset selling pressure in oil and gas and cement shares amid elevated crude oil prices and persistent geopolitical uncertainty. At the close of trading, the KSE-100 posted a modest gain of 233.55 points, or 0.14%, and settled at 166,419.72. Topline Securities said it was a range-bound session at the exchange as the index traded between its intra-day high of 0.31% and intra-day low of 0.14% to finally close at 166,420 (up 0.14%). "This range-bound activity can be attributed to a lack of triggers and elevated crude oil prices," it said.
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Citi Pharma receives CCP nod to acquire Pakheim International
Citi Pharma Limited (CPHL) has received regulatory approval for its proposed acquisition of Pakheim International Pharma (Private) Limited. The company disclosed the development in a filing to the Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday. “CPHL hereby informs its shareholders and the general public that the company has received the order dated October 9, 2026, passed by the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) in Case No. 1614/Merger-CCP/2026, authorising the proposed acquisition of 100% shareholding of Pakheim International Pharma (Private) Limited under Section 31(1)(d)(i) of the Competition Act, 2010,” read the notice.
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Five things to know about PIA’s nominated CEO Adrian Hamilton-Manns
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has nominated aviation executive Adrian Hamilton-Manns, the former chief executive of Oman’s SalamAir, to lead the national carrier as it moves forward with its post-privatisation restructuring. His appointment is still subject to security and other regulatory clearances, with reports indicating he could take charge by the end of October. 1. Three decades of aviation experience The New Zealander aviation veteran began his aviation career at Air New Zealand in 1997. Since then, he has held executive and senior commercial positions at airlines across Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Oceania.
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Friday, October 16 2026

PSX: buying continues. KSE-100 up over 300 points
Buying interest was evident at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining over 300 points during the first half of the trading session on Friday. At 12pm, the benchmark index was hovering at 166,532.86, up 346.70 points or 0.21%. Key sectors saw buying, including automobile assemblers, cement, commercial banks, oil and gas exploration companies, OMCs, power generation, and refineries. Index-heavy stocks, including ARL, HUBCO, MARI, POL PPL, PSO, HBL, MCB, MEBL and UBL, traded in the green.
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