kSE-100: Stocks stage sharp recovery, index powers past 48,000 level for 1st time in 2 weeks Index gains 805 points; Mutual Funds were net buyers of whopping $12.69 million
July 9, 2021
Stocks staged sharp recovery at Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Thursday, breaking a four-day losing streak, as bullish momentum triggered a fresh buying spell.
The benchmark KSE-100 index tracking a strong turnaround, gained 805 points, and crossed the 48,000 mark for the first time in 2-weeks.
On Thursday, the market participants breathed a sigh of relief after NCCPL agreed to include June 2021 in CGT calculation, which would reduce payables as a lot of investors have booked losses in June to net off gains.
KSE-100: Covid concerns, forward inflation risk keeps Investors on sidelines; index dips 82 points
July 7, 2021
Bears continued to rule at the KSE-100 index for the third consecutive session as investors remained on the sidelines- treading cautiously amid resurging Covid -19 cases in the country and rising concerns over forward Inflation.
On Tuesday, the trading activity resumed on a positive note, as the Index traded in the range of 417.75 points or 0.88 percent of previous close, showing an intraday high of 47,662.68 and a low of 47,244.93. The index clocked at 47,346 level by the closing bell after posting an 82 points loss. During the day, the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) held a meeting and indicated towards re-imposition of stringent standard operating procedures in view of a consistent uptrend in Covid-19 cases over the past one week. This report, in particular, coupled with higher international oil prices which weighed on inflation expectations, played on in
Kohat Cement Company Limited to establish cement plant at Khushab Written by Global Cement staff
18 February 2021
Pakistan: The board of directors of Kohat Cement Company Limited (KCCL) has approved plans to establish a 7800 – 10,000t/day integrated cement plant at Khushab, Punjab. The company will also set up an 8 – 10MW waste heat recovery (WHR) plant and a 25MW coal-fired power plant at the site. The total estimated cost of the project is US$189m. The producer will raise finances through a mix of debt and equity. Commissioning is scheduled for mid-2023. Last modified on 24 February 2021