February 15, 2026

Equity Mutual Funds Fall Over 7% Last Week; Tech Sector Funds Hit Hardest

Equity mutual funds lost more than 7% last week, with 537 out of 600 funds showing negative returns. The worst-hit were technology sector funds, facing losses up to 7.33%. PSU and Motilal Oswal funds also saw declines.

February 15, 2026

LIC MF Technology Fund NFO Opens Feb 20 with Rs 1,000 Minimum Subscription

Only one mutual fund NFO opens this week: LIC MF Technology Fund. It invests in tech stocks and opens for subscription Feb 20 to Mar 6 with a Rs 1,000 minimum. Fund aims to ride India's digital growth wave.

February 15, 2026

Karachi Property Prices Jump Up to 75% in DHA and Clifton Amid Shifting Investments

Karachi's property prices have surged between 25% and 75% in DHA and Clifton over two years. Residential and commercial plots show strong gains. Meanwhile, industrial investment remains weak, with investors shifting to Nooriabad and Jhampir.

February 15, 2026

China’s Lunar New Year Box Office Presales Plunge Over 60% to 200M Yuan

China’s movie ticket presales for Lunar New Year hit just 200 million yuan, down over 60% from last year’s 600 million yuan, says Alibaba’s Taopiaopiao platform. The trend is driven solely by domestic films.

February 15, 2026

Finance Minister Urges Private Sector to Drive Jobs as Population Surges; FIR Lodged Against Senator

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb warns Pakistan faces population surge and urges private sector to create jobs. He reveals FIR against a senator over tax evasion. Construction relief and textile support soon. Government aims to broaden tax base and stabilize economy.