The Chai Tattle - 9th April 2026

Islamabad prepares for talks, market participation increases, but states call for inclusion of Lebanon in talks to secure peace.

The market had a return in volume as Islamabad prepares to host negotiations pertaining to the war which prompted investor to take positions in the market and propped up volume but overall, the market was volatile, gaining, then getting flat, and closing the day lower than anticipated with almost 60% of the traded equities declining.

The returns are negatively skewed with a fat positive tail.

Top News

BIPL has been granted by SBP for commencement of business operations of its exchange company subsidiary.

Earnings

SECP has granted permission to GGL to initiate a REIT - G3 REIT Management Ltd with a paid up capital of 50mn.

Rs 279.50

Rs 509,200

WTL announced a change in its name and that it is opening a wholly owned subsidiary in UAE.