Awais Ashraf

Awais Ashraf

economist Pakistan

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
3 wks
Reach
263,329
Power
334$
Sentiment
6.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Pakistan 2 6.50 0.09% +30% 220,892,331 263,329 $280,000 334$
Totals 2 220,892,331 263,329 $280,000 334$
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Recent Mentions

Pakistan Pakistan: Awais Ashraf, research director at AKD Securities, commented on investor optimism regarding a potential rate cut. 7

Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941: PSX reaches new peak of 138,000 with 2,200-point rally - Business

Pakistan Pakistan: Awais Ashraf, research director at AKD Securities, noted that investors are booking profits in companies that posted significant returns during the recent bull run. 6

Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941: PSX breaks record rally, sheds 500 points - Business

Pakistan Pakistan: Awais Ashraf, director of research at AKD Securities, noted the favourable taxation regime for equities. 8

Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941: Yet another record high as PSX soars past 133,000 points - Business

Pakistan Pakistan: Awais Ashraf, director of research at AKD Securities, noted the favourable taxation regime for equities. 8

Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941: PSX soars to new high of over 133,000 points in intraday trade - Business

Pakistan Pakistan: Awais Ashraf, director of research at AKD Securities, discussed the impact of tax rate changes on equity inflows. 7

Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941: PSX scales 130,000 barrier as market climbs by 2,100 points - Business

Pakistan Pakistan: Awais Ashraf, director of research at AKD Securities, commented on the continuation of monetary easing due to falling inflation. 7

Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941: PSX scales 130,000 barrier as record-breaking rally continues - Business

Pakistan Pakistan: Awais Ashraf, director research at AKD Securities, said investors are increasing exposure in equities from fixed income. 8

Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941: PSX crosses 128,000 barrier on first day of FY26 - Business

Pakistan Pakistan: Awais Ashraf, director research at AKD Securities, commented on the federal budget's passage and its reception by investors. 7

Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941: PSX rises by nearly 1,600 points a day after federal budget is passed - Business

Pakistan Pakistan: Awais Ashraf, director research at AKD Securities, said, 'The market is concerned about delays in the release of circular debt payments to companies'. 5

Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941: Shares at PSX trim 600 points on budget announcement delay - Business