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Stocks extend gains on economic optimism

1 week ago | dawn.com | MUHAMMAD KASHIF |Jawed Naqvi

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its recovery drive for the second straight day on Tuesday as investors indulged in value-hunting on growing optimism about the economic outlook. Ahsan Mehanti of Arif Habib Corporation said the market extended overnight gains amid reports of Fitch Ratings upgrade of Pakistan’s Long Term Foreign Currency Issuer Default Rating by one notch to ‘B-’ with a stable outlook.
Bulls toss index above 114,000 barrier

1 month ago | dawn.com | MUHAMMAD KASHIF |Rafia Zakaria

KARACHI: The stock market maintained its bullish drive on Friday for the second straight session on continued value-hunting in energy and cement scrips, propelling the benchmark KSE 100 index above the 114,000 barrier. Topline Securities Ltd said oil and cement companies led the rally on news that the government had reached a deal with commercial banks to borrow Rs1.25tr at less than 11pc interest rate to settle the circular debt.
Stocks stage 1,529-point rally on late buying

1 month ago | dawn.com | MUHAMMAD KASHIF |Arifa Noor |Jawed Naqvi

KARACHI: After beginning on a bearish note, the stock market rebounded during mid-session value-hunting on Monday in a roller-coaster trading session. Ahsan Mehanti from Arif Habib Corporation noted that the market experienced a pre-budget rally as investors considered the finance minister’s hints regarding a construction package in the federal budget for 2025-26.
Stocks lose 1,490 points on panic-selling

2 months ago | dawn.com | MUHAMMAD KASHIF |Mahir Ali

KARACHI: Despite an ample flow of positive economic data, including a sixth straight cut in the interest rate, the Pakistani shares witnessed a broad-based bloodbath as nervous investors continued unloading their positions following the confirmation of the suspension of US aid to Pakistan, pushing the benchmark index further lower below 112,000 intraday on Tuesday. The index hit an intraday low of 111,435 points but settled at 112,030.36, down 1,489.96 points or 1.31pc day-on-day.
Young Adults Are Wanting To Leave Social Media

2 months ago | medium.com | MUHAMMAD KASHIF

Muhammad Kashif·Follow5 min read·--Photo by Our digital era has embraced social media platforms throughout societies despite the fact that an exciting trend has begun surfacing. As time progresses, millennials display a growing intent to stop using social media platforms. The connection between personal mental health issues and demands from users for genuine engagements guides social media users toward a substantial movement that transforms basic interaction rules online.
Uncertainty turns PSX bearish in volatile week

2 months ago | dawn.com | MUHAMMAD KASHIF

KARACHI: Mixed news flow kept the equities market highly volatile, pushing the benchmark KSE 100 index close the outgoing week in the red amid uncertainty about the country’s economic and political outlook.
American foreign policy is never permanent, it's interest based .

Jan 25, 2025 | medium.com | MUHAMMAD KASHIF

Muhammad Kashif·Follow5 min read·--Foreign policy can be defined with the set of strategies of an state , used to manage it's relationship with the outer world . Its mechanism is often motivated with the values of the country , which cater to the appetite of the state . The saga of the foreign policy of America starts to be unfolded strolling through the pages of history , majorly from monroe doctrine under the james monroe (1825) to the present day adminstration of the US office .
How does the United nations, Often criticized as failed world body with a biased and undemocratic security council? Justify its action or lack thereof in the context of war in Gaza . | by Muhammad Kashif | Jan, 2025 | Medium

Jan 25, 2025 | medium.com | MUHAMMAD KASHIF

Muhammad Kashif·Follow3 min read·--Intro + ContextThe role of the United Nations has often been a subject of discussion and criticism, particularly concerning its effectiveness and structure. The United Nations was established in 1945 with the goal of fostering international coperation and preventing conflicts. But, it is regularly criticized for its inability to tackle actively to crisis, specially in complex regions like Gaza.
Stocks rally amid economic optimism

Jan 24, 2025 | dawn.com | MUHAMMAD KASHIF

KARACHI: An improved economic outlook after the launch of the first-ever decade-long $20 billion country partnership programme by the World Bank and growing expectations of a sixth straight cut in the interest rate next week, the stock market maintained a northward drive extending overnight bullish sentiments, helping the benchmark KSE 100 index continued its recovery drive for the second session on Friday despite falling volumes.
Stocks recover 594 points on select buying

Jan 23, 2025 | dawn.com | MUHAMMAD KASHIF

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) snapped the two-session losing streak as bulls drove bears out on Thursday despite a highly volatile session. The benchmark KSE-100 index hit an intraday high of 114,319.62 and a low of 113,234.31. Ultimately closing with a gain of 594.36 points or 0.52 per cent at 114,037.79 day-on-day.