Global markets faced renewed volatility following a tech-driven sell-off on Wall Street and alarming economic data from China, highlighting an unprecedented slump in investment. Wall Street experienced its worst day in a month, with tech stocks leading losses amid valuation concerns. The Nasdaq Composite initially fell 1.8% before recovering slightly to end up 0.1%, while the Dow Jones declined

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw a significant rebound on October 14, 2025, as the KSE-100 Index surged by more than 4,200 points.

The State Bank of Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $20 million during the week ending October 3, 2025, bringing the total to $14.42 billion. According to the latest data released, the country’s total liquid foreign reserves reached $19.81 billion, with commercial banks holding $5.39 billion in net reserves.

Pakistan’s foreign exchange companies reported a decline in dollar sales to banks during the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, selling $646 million compared to $750 million in the same period last year, marking a 14% drop. This decrease is linked to a reduced supply of physical dollars and lower remittance inflows from overseas Pakistanis visiting the country. The Exchange Companies Association

Pakistan has recorded one of the most significant improvements in sovereign credit risk among emerging markets, marking a major shift in investor sentiment and market confidence. According to the latest data from Bloomberg, the country has seen a sharp decline in its default probability over the past 15 months, positioning it as the second most improved economy globally in terms of credit risk

The Bank of Khyber (BOK) has taken center stage at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) with one of the most remarkable performances in the country’s financial sector. Its share price has surged by over 176% in the past year, and 118% in 2025 alone, placing it firmly among the top-performing banking stocks in Pakistan.