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NMDA Humanitarian Aid: Damascus Receives 21st Shipment of Aid for Gaza and Lebanon

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Following a chartered flight from Nur Khan Base yesterday, the 21st shipment of humanitarian aid for war-affected and displaced persons in Gaza and Lebanon has successfully landed in Damascus. The shipment contained 17 tons of relief supplies provided by NDMA.

Pakistan’s ambassador in Damascus, Air Marshal (R) Shahid Akhtar, accepted the aid.

In regards to aiding the war-torn populations of Palestine and Lebanon, the Government of Pakistan is unwavering in its resolve.

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The PSX 100 index reaches a record high and surpasses the benchmark of 105,000 points.

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Today, for the first time in its history, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) crossed the 105,000-point threshold, marking a significant milestone. Currently, the market is dominated by the positive trend.

Over 900 points were added to the PSX during trading, but profit-taking prompted the index to fall just below the 105,000-point mark. The 100-Index ended the day up 401 points, coming in at 104,960 points.

Market observers credit the rally to increased investor confidence, which was fueled by positive economic data and better market liquidity. The PSX’s performance highlights how resilient and appealing it is becoming to both domestic and international investors.

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SIFC-Assisted OGDCL Commences Gas Production in Uch Every day, OGDCL contributes 5 million SCF to the national grid.

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The chronic gas deficit is being addressed by Oil & Gas Development Company Limited, which produces 5 million standard cubic feet of gas each day.

In the Uch region of the Dera Bugti District of Balochistan, Oil & Gas Development Company Limited has started producing gas with the assistance of the Special Investment Facilitation Council.

The company used its technological abilities to drill a well and successfully find gas at a depth of 1,345 meters.

An improvement in the energy industry is the company’s enhanced financial performance, which has resulted in a profit of 41.02 billion rupees.

In order to promote sustainable growth and strengthen national energy security, Oil & Gas Growth Company Limited is still committed to growing production.

Together with the Special Investment Facilitation Council, OGDCL’s strategic initiatives are essential to the energy sector’s future.

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The KSE-100 Index surpasses 102,000 points as the PSX begins the week on a high note.

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For the first time in recent memory, the benchmark KSE-100 Index broke beyond the 102,000 point level, kicking off the new trading week on a high note for the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX).

The index rose 835 points as of the morning session, hitting a new high of 102,192 points with an intraday peak of 102,288 points.

After a strong close to the previous week, when the index closed at 101,357 points, the PSX has continued its recent bullish performance with this upward trajectory.

Growing investor optimism has propelled the market’s rally, which has been supported by improved macroeconomic conditions, declining bond yields, and the ongoing flood of foreign capital into stocks.

The PSX has been strong because of a number of important elements. Since May 2024, the State Bank of Pakistan has lowered interest rates by a total of 700 basis points, which has improved market sentiment.

Mutual funds have invested more than $132 million in Pakistani stocks since January, indicating a move in investor preferences away from bonds and toward stocks.

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