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Weekly Market Roundup

The benchmark KSE-100 Index closed the week ended July 10, 2026 at 182,241.78 points, losing 3,130.43 points, or 1.69%, on a week-on-week basis from 185,372.21 points recorded on July 03, 2026. Investor sentiment remained under pressure during the week as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and fears of potential disruptions to global oil supplies dampened risk appetite. Conc

Pakistan\'s IT sector exports $4.5bn in FY26 amid Asia-Pacific push

Pakistan's IT exports rose to approximately $4.5bn in FY2025-26, up from $3.475bn in the corresponding period last year, as the country's digital export economy entered a more mature and strategically diversified phase. Data compiled by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) shows the sector maintained uninterrupted growth through the year. Beyond traditional software development services,

SECP unveils digital KYC for investors

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced a digital Know Your Customer (KYC) framework by amending the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations, 2020, making access to capital market and insurance services easier. Under the revised regulations, investors and customers will be able to complete identity verification through their bank account's International Bank Account N

Gold per tola gains Rs1,100 in Pakistan

Gold prices in Pakistan increased on Saturday in line with their gain in the international market. In the local market, gold price per tola reached Rs433,536 after a gain of Rs1,100 during the day. Similarly, 10-gram gold was sold at Rs371,687 after it increased by Rs943, according to rates shared by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA). On Friday, gold price per t