Awais Ashraf
Awais Ashraf is a director of research at AKD Securities, a prominent investment and securities firm in Pakistan. He is known for his expertise in market analysis and economic forecasting, particularly in relation to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). Recently, he was quoted discussing the impact of U.S. trade tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on Pakistan's economy and stock market, highlighting investor concerns and economic growth implications.
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Awais Ashraf, director of research at AKD Securities, expressed optimism about a successful IMF review.
PSX briefly surpasses 166,000 points to register new high - Pakistan
Pakistan· 2025-09-30Awais Ashraf is the director of research at AKD Securities.
PSX surpasses 166,000 points to hit new high - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-30Awais Ashraf stated that the pact had bolstered investor confidence.
PSX rises by 1,700 points on back of bolstered investor confidence after Saudi defence pact - BusinessPakistan· 2025-09-18
Awais Ashraf, research director at AKD Securities, noted that investors remain optimistic on improving macroeconomic indicators.
PSX breaches 156,000-point barrier on back of improving macroeconomic indicators - BusinessPakistan· 2025-09-08
Awais Ashraf, research director at AKD Securities, noted the optimism amid improving macroeconomic conditions.
PSX crosses 154,000 points amid investor optimism despite flood-related risks - BusinessPakistan· 2025-09-06Awais Ashraf, research director at AKD Securities, noted the optimism amid improving macroeconomic conditions.
PSX breaches 154,000-point barrier amid investor optimism despite flood-related risks - BusinessPakistan· 2025-09-05Awais Ashraf, research director at AKD Securities, commented on the investor interest in companies posting strong corporate results.
550-point gain helps PSX maintain record-setting spree - BusinessPakistan· 2025-08-07
Awais Ashraf, research director at AKD Securities, commented on the strong corporate results driving investor interest.
PSX maintains record-setting spree with new intraday high - BusinessPakistan· 2025-08-07Awais Ashraf, research director at AKD Securities, told Dawn.com: 'The market rallied on strong corporate results, along with hefty payouts in the banking and fertiliser sectors.'
PSX soars past record 145,000 points on ‘strong’ corporate results - BusinessPakistan· 2025-08-06
Awais Ashraf, research director at AKD Securities, noted that the market rallied on strong corporate results.
PSX witnesses record intraday high of over 144,000 on ‘strong’ corporate results - BusinessPakistan· 2025-08-06Awais Ashraf, research director at AKD Securities, commented on investor optimism regarding a potential rate cut.
PSX reaches new peak of 138,000 with 2,200-point rally - BusinessPakistan· 2025-07-17
Awais Ashraf, research director at AKD Securities, noted that investors are booking profits in companies that posted significant returns during the recent bull run.
PSX breaks record rally, sheds 500 points - BusinessPakistan· 2025-07-16
Awais Ashraf, director of research at AKD Securities, noted the favourable taxation regime for equities.
Yet another record high as PSX soars past 133,000 points - BusinessPakistan· 2025-07-07Awais Ashraf, director of research at AKD Securities, noted the favourable taxation regime for equities.
PSX soars to new high of over 133,000 points in intraday trade - BusinessPakistan· 2025-07-07Awais Ashraf, director of research at AKD Securities, discussed the impact of tax rate changes on equity inflows.
PSX scales 130,000 barrier as market climbs by 2,100 points - BusinessPakistan· 2025-07-02Awais Ashraf, director of research at AKD Securities, commented on the continuation of monetary easing due to falling inflation.
PSX scales 130,000 barrier as record-breaking rally continues - BusinessPakistan· 2025-07-02Awais Ashraf, director research at AKD Securities, said investors are increasing exposure in equities from fixed income.
PSX crosses 128,000 barrier on first day of FY26 - BusinessPakistan· 2025-07-01Awais Ashraf, director research at AKD Securities, commented on the federal budget's passage and its reception by investors.
PSX rises by nearly 1,600 points a day after federal budget is passed - BusinessPakistan· 2025-06-27
Awais Ashraf, research director at AKD Securities, noted that the budget announcement was well-received by investors.
PSX hits all-time high as proposed ‘neutral-to-positive’ budget well-received by investors - BusinessPakistan· 2025-06-11
Awais Ashraf, director research at AKD Securities, said, 'The market is concerned about delays in the release of circular debt payments to companies'.
Shares at PSX trim 600 points on budget announcement delay - BusinessPakistan· 2025-05-26
Awais Ashraf, research director at AKD Securities, noted that the IMF’s 'recognition of Pakistan’s achievement in meeting all quantitative performance criteria and most indicative targets is likely to be viewed positively'.
PSX hits 120,000 barrier to reach record high in intraday trade before losing gains - BusinessPakistan· 2025-05-19Awais Ashraf commented on the surge in investor sentiment following the ceasefire.
Bulls dominate as PSX climbs over 1,000 points upon boost in investor sentiment - BusinessPakistan· 2025-05-13Awais Ashraf commented that investor sentiment has been boosted by Trump's announcement.
Bulls dominate as PSX climbs 1,000 points upon boost in investor sentiment - BusinessPakistan· 2025-05-13Awais Ashraf pointed out the heightened possibility of further improving ties with Gulf countries.
PSX jacks up record 9pc as ceasefire with India calms investors - WorldPakistan· 2025-05-12
Awais Ashraf pointed out the heightened possibility of improving ties with Gulf countries.
PSX jacks up record 9pc in intraday trade as ceasefire with India holds - BusinessPakistan· 2025-05-12Awais Ashraf, director research at AKD Securities, said that the panic triggered by yesterday’s drone attacks from the Indian side is subsiding.
PSX gallops to recovery after day of historic losses - BusinessPakistan· 2025-05-09
Awais Ashraf, director research at AKD Securities, said that the 'panic triggered by yesterday’s drone attacks from the Indian side is subsiding, as the Pakistan Armed Forces demonstrated ability to intercept the threats has reassured investors.'
PSX limps to recovery after day of historic losses - BusinessPakistan· 2025-05-09Awais Ashraf, research director at AKD Securities, observed that the PSX was feeling the impact of recent developments.
PSX bleeds as fears of Indian military action come true - BusinessPakistan· 2025-05-07
Awais Ashraf, research director at AKD Securities, said the market lost its momentum amid concerns over border tensions with India.
Shares at PSX fail to sustain early gains, dip by 500 points - BusinessPakistan· 2025-05-06Awais Ashraf, research director at AKD Securities, said the rate cut 'provided much-needed impetus to the stock market where investor confidence is deterred by India-Pakistan tensions'.
Shares at PSX rebound in intraday trade on interest rate cut - BusinessPakistan· 2025-05-06