The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed Monday's session marginally lower, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index shedding nearly 120 points as heavy selling in power, fertilizer, technology, and cement stocks offset strong gains in oil & gas exploration and refinery sectors. Investor sentiment remained cautious as oil prices rose amid conflicting signals from the United States and Iran over efforts
Total inflows into Roshan Digital Accounts (RDA) during July, 2026 stood at USD 282 million, bringing the total cumulative inflows into RDA to USD 13,647 million. Compared to the previous month's inflow of USD 306.0, July showed an decrease of USD 24 million. However, according to data released by the SBP, amount repatriated and locally utilized during the month was USD 193 million showing t
Pakistan's macroeconomic outlook for FY27 has improved relative to the MPC’s earlier assessment immediately following the outbreak of the Middle East conflict, according to the Monetary Policy Report – August 2026 released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Inflation is projected to be lower than previously anticipated; economic activity is expected to recover gradually; and the external acco
The monetary easing cycle that began in June 2024 resulted in a substantial reduction in the policy rate, from a recent high of 22% to 10.5% by December 2025. The cumulative reduction of 1,150 bps over one and a half years has been transmitted to market interest rates, the Central Bank said in its latest Monetary Policy report. The short-term money-market rates adjusted broadly in line wit
Sazgar Engineering Works Limited (PSX: SAZEW) produced 1,778 four-wheelers (off-road and passenger vehicles) in July 2026, with sales considerably lower at 663 units during the month. On the three-wheeler front, the company produced 3,037 units and sold 2,562 units in July 2026, with production outpacing sales, pointing to inventory build-up rather than a drawdown. Combined, the company prod