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Day: August 21, 2026

OCAC Calls for Urgent Notification of Pending OMC Margin Hike

Karachi: The Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) has issued a call for swift governmental action, underscoring the precarious financial situation faced by Pakistan’s Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) due to stagnant regulated margins. These margins, wh…

KSE Indices Show Moderate Gains Amid Increased Trading Activity

Karachi: The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) indices experienced moderate gains on August 21, 2026, with both the KSE30 and KSE100 indices closing higher compared to the previous trading day. The KSE30 index rose by 203.40 points to close at 52,670.80, w…

KSE-100 Index Declines Amid Bearish Sentiment

Karachi: The KSE-100 index experienced another day of decline, closing at 176,592, down by 255 points. Trading volumes decreased to 665 million shares from the previous session’s 788 million. The index faces potential support at 176,156, with further …