Morning News: Oil Steadies After Four-Day Rally with Focus on Iran Meeting – By Spectrum Research

Jan 14 2026


Spectrum Securities


  • Oil steadied after the biggest four-day gain in more than six months, as US officials planned to discuss Iran during a White House meeting.
  • The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) on Tuesday proposed 183 major amendments in the Companies Act, 2017 to reduce regulatory burden on companies and improve the ease of doing business in Pakistan by streamlining the process of regulatory compliances.
Pakistan Market Wrap: KSE-100Dips as Investors Lock Profits Amid Global Tensions – By HMFS Research

Feb 19 2026


HMFS Research


  • The KSE-100 index endured intense selling pressure today as investors aggressively moved to lock in gains, resulting in a sharp and broad-based correction across the equity market. The benchmark plunged to an intra-day low of 7,206 points, with heavyweights from the fertilizer, banking, and E&P sectors leading the downturn. Escalating geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran dampened investor sentiment, triggering widespread profit-taking and amplifying volatility. By the close of the session, the index settled at 172,170, marking a record decline of 6,683 points (down 3.74%) from the previous day’s close.
  • Trading activity remained relatively moderate, with volumes recorded at 229mn shares on the KSE-100 index and 540mn shares in the overall market. The day’s volume leaders included WTL (84mn), KEL (62mn), and TSBLR1 (46mn). Going forward, market direction is likely to remain contingent upon geopolitical developments and evolving domestic economic indicators. Additionally, forthcoming result announcements from blue-chip companies could provide selective support to the benchmark. In this environment, investors are advised to remain vigilant, carefully assess market dynamics, and focus on fundamentally strong stocks offering sustainable long-term growth potential.
Pakistan Market Wrap: The benchmark index closed on a sharply negative note – By IIS Research

Feb 19 2026


Ismail Iqbal Securities


  • The benchmark index closed on a sharply negative note, declining from the outset amid global uncertainty and rising oil prices, which weighed on investor sentiment. Trading volumes decreased to 229mn shares today as compared to 425mn shares in the previous session. Today, the KSE-100 index lost 6,683 points to close at 172,170 level, down by -3.74% DoD. Banks, Cement, and E&Ps sectors were the major laggards in today's session, cumulatively shedding 3506 points from the index.
Oil & Gas Development Co. (OGDC): Expanding frontier footprint; BUY reiterated – By Topline Research

Feb 19 2026


Topline Securities


  • We reiterate our BUY stance on Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC), with a Mar-27 Target Price (TP) of Rs419/share, implying a total return of 48% (including dividend yield of 5%). The stock was highlighted as a top pick in our 2026 strategy report released on Nov 08, 2025. Since then, OGDC has delivered a return of 19%, outperforming the benchmark by 11%.
  • This is despite a recent correction of 12.1% in the stock price over the last one month, amid concerns surrounding the Reko Diq project, which we believe have overplayed.
Pakistan Market Wrap: KSE-100 closes at 172,170 down 6,683 points – By Alpha-Akseer Research

Feb 19 2026


Alpha Capital


  • The equity market commenced the session on a negative footing and remained under sustained selling pressure throughout the day. The KSE-100 Index witnessed significant intraday volatility, fluctuating between 171,647 and 179,280 before settling at 172,170—down 6,683 points at close. Total traded volume on the main board reached 215.5 million shares, with an aggregate value of PKR 21.2 billion.
  • Key contributors to the index decline included FFC (-3.3%, - 539 points), ENGROH (-3.8%, -350 points), UBL (-2.4%, -347 points), OGDC (-4.7%, -302 points), and PPL (-5.5%, -298 points). On the activity front, KEL and BOP dominated volumes, with 58.8 million and 28.1 million shares traded, respectively.
Faysal Bank Ltd (FABL): 4QCY25 Result Review – By AKD Research

Feb 19 2026


AKD Securities


  • Faysal Bank Ltd (FABL) announced its 4QCY25 financial results earlier today, wherein the bank posted NPAT of PkR6.7bn (EPS: PkR4.4) for the quarter, up 105%YoY/34% QoQ. The result is above our expectations due to higher than anticipated gain on sale of securities. In addition to the result, bank announced a final cash payout of PkR2.0/ sh, below our expectations of PkR2.5/sh, taking CY25 cash payout to PkR6.5/sh.
  • Net spread earned was recorded at PkR17.6bn in 4QCY25, down by 13%YoY/1% QoQ due to reduction in yields along with impact of MDR introduction on saving accounts.
D.G. Khan Cement Company Limited (DGKC): Result Preview 2QFY26 – By AHCML Research

Feb 19 2026


Al Habib Capital Markets


  • D.G. Khan Cement Company Limited is scheduled to announce its 2QFY26 results on 23 February 2026 and is expected to report a PAT of PKR 2,652 million (EPS: PKR 6.05), down 2.5% YoY.
  • Quarterly sales are projected at PKR 19,932mn, down 8.1% YoY, mainly due to lower exports after the Afghan border closure.
Attock Cement Pakistan Limited (ACPL): Result Preview 2QFY26 – By AHCML Research

Feb 19 2026


Al Habib Capital Markets


  • Attock Cement Pakistan Limited is scheduled to announce its 2QFY26 results on 23 February, 2026 and is expected to report a PAT of PKR 1,027 million (EPS: PKR 7.48), up 76.8% YoY, driven by higher retention prices, volumetric growth, and the addition of a 4.8MW wind mill.
  • Sales revenue for the quarter is expected to reach PKR 11,622 mn, up 30.20% YoY.
Faysal Bank Limited (FABL): 4QCY25 Result Review – By Taurus Research

Feb 19 2026


Taurus Securities


  • 4QCY25 EPS: PKR 4.6. 4QCY25 PAT up 95%YoY. CY25 PAT down 6%YoY. Further, FABL has also announced a final cash dividend of PKR 2.00/sh., taking the CY25 dividend payout to PKR 6.5/sh.
  • Net Spread Earned (NSE): Remained flattish compared to the previous quarter on account of pressure on margins due to plateauing asset yields and slight uptick in the cost of funds. Overall, NSE declined 1%QoQ.
Technical Outlook: KSE-100 expected to test resistance at the 50-DMA – By JS Research

Feb 19 2026


JS Global Capital


  • KSE-100 index showed sharp recovery to close at 178,853 level, up 5,703 points DoD. Volumes stood at 698mn shares versus 716mn shares traded previously. The index is expected to test resistance at 179,699 (50-DMA) where a break above that will target the 30-DMA currently at 184,064 level. However, any downside will find support between 175,800 and 177,385 levels, respectively. The RSI and the Stochastic Oscillator have moved up, supporting a recovery view. Investors are recommended to 'Buy on dips', with risk defined below 175,796 level. The support and resistance are at 175,796 and 180,442 levels, respectively.
Morning News: IT exports rise 20pc in 7MFY26 – By IIS Research

Feb 19 2026


Ismail Iqbal Securities


  • Information technology (IT) exports surged 20 per cent year-on year (YoY) to reach $2.6 billion in the first seven months of FY26, according to a Topline Research report issued on Wednesday.
  • Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Pakistan fell sharply 51 percent during the first seven months of the current fiscal year (FY26).
Morning News: Oil Steadies After Four-Day Rally with Focus on Iran Meeting – By Spectrum Research

Jan 14 2026


Spectrum Securities


  • Oil steadied after the biggest four-day gain in more than six months, as US officials planned to discuss Iran during a White House meeting.
  • The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) on Tuesday proposed 183 major amendments in the Companies Act, 2017 to reduce regulatory burden on companies and improve the ease of doing business in Pakistan by streamlining the process of regulatory compliances.
Morning News: Oil Edges Higher with Ukraine Talks and China’s Pledge in Focus - By Spectrum Research

Dec 29 2025


Spectrum Securities


  • Oil tricked higher as US-led talks to end the war in Ukraine failed to yield a breakthrough, and China vowed to support growth next year.
  • Russia has almost doubled exports of liquefied petroleum gas in the January - November period to ex-Soviet republics in Central Asia and Afghanistan to 1.016 million metric tons, industry sources told Reuters on Friday.
  • The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has conveyed to the Inland Revenue officials that the amount of reward for meritorious services shall not be more than 24 salaries during the financial year in the case of each employee.
Morning News: Oil Heads for Weekly Surge on Venezuela Blockade, Nigeria Strike – By Spectrum Research

Dec 26 2025


Spectrum Securities


  • Oil headed for the biggest weekly gain since late October, as traders tracked a partial US blockade of crude shipments from Venezuela and a military strike by Washington against a militant group in Nigeria.
  • Pakistan’s power sector has been at the crossroads for a while, facing an array of challenges, and grappling with a mix of financial, operational as well as policy issues. Escalating capacity payments only add to the worries.
Morning News: Oil Falls Below $55 on Signs of Surplus and Ukraine Peace Talks – By Spectrum Research

Dec 17 2025


Spectrum Securities


  • West Texas Intermediate oil fell below $55 a barrel for the first time since February 2021 on signs that supply is outpacing demand. Signs of weakness are proliferating across the supply side of the oil market, with Middle Eastern crude prices entering a bearish pattern known as contango.
  • The demand side looks similarly fragile, with elevated premiums for fuels like gasoline and diesel relative to crude easing and weak job growth in the US signaling a potential slowdown in demand.
Morning News: Oil Rises from Lowest Since October on Broader Market Optimism – By Spectrum Research

Dec 12 2025


Spectrum Securities


  • Oil rallied from its lowest close in almost two months, buoyed by bullishness in broader financial markets.
  • The tax machinery on Thursday told Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that it may miss the first half-year's downward revised target by Rs560 billion without support from the office of the attorney general, amid a warning by the Ministry of Finance about the implications of a huge revenue shortfall for government expenditure.
Morning News: Pakistan tells Afghanistan: Act against TTP or no trade – By Spectrum Research

Nov 17 2025


Spectrum Securities


  • The Foreign Office on Friday made it clear that no meaningful trade or economic engagement with Afghanistan can take place as long as the Afghan Taliban regime continues to harbour and support terrorist groups targeting Pakistan.
  • Oil prices fell in early Asian trade on Monday, erasing last week's gains, as loadings resumed at the key Russian export hub of Novorossiysk after a two-day suspension at the Black Sea port that had been hit by a Ukrainian attack.
Morning News: Macroeconomic stability in FY25 – By Spectrum Research

Oct 17 2025


Spectrum Securities


  • The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Thursday said a prudent monetary policy stance and continued fiscal consolidation strengthened macroeconomic stability in FY25. Moreover, favourable global commodity prices and IMF’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) further supported improvement in overall macroeconomic conditions.
  • Pakistan is actively working to diversify its international trade settlement mechanisms and promote the use of local currencies.
Morning News: Tighten fiscal, monetary policies, IMF tells Pakistan – By Spectrum Research

Oct 16 2025


Spectrum Securities


  • With the signing of a Staff Level Agreement (SLA), the IMF has asked Pakistan to continue tightening the fiscal and monetary policies as well as reducing intervention in commodity markets.
  • The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected an increase of 0.4 percent in Pakistan’s government net debt, increasing from 65.3 percent of GDP in 2025 to 65.7 percent in 2026. According to the IMF report “Fiscal Monitor, Spending Smarter: How Efficient and Well-Allocated Public Spending Can Boost Economic Growth,” the gross debt for the Pakistani government is projected to decrease from 71.6 percent of GDP in 2025 to 71.3 percent in 2026. The Fund has projected a decline in government expenditure from 21.1 percent of GDP in 2025 to 20.4 percent in 2026. The government revenue is projected at 16.2 percent of GDP for 2026, against 15.7 percent for 2025and 12.7 percent during the same period of 2024. The Fund has projected the government’s primary balance at 2.5 percent for 2026 against 2.4 percent in 2025. Further, the government’s overall balance is projected at - 4.1 percent for 2026 against - 5.3 percent in 2025.
Morning News: Oil Holds Sharp Drop with Focus on Gaza Plan and Global Supply – By Spectrum Research

Oct 10 2025


Spectrum Securities


  • Oil held the biggest decline in a week on cautious optimism about easing tensions in the Middle East and the outlook for supply.
  • In a striking courtroom admission, Supreme Court Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail conceded on Thursday that all 24 judges of the country’s top court, whether “willingly or unwillingly,” have accepted the controversial 26th Constitutional Amendment.