The Pakistan Stock Exchange achieved a historic milestone as the KSE-100 Index surpassed the 186,000-point mark for the first time, driven by strong buying momentum and positive investor sentiment. During the trading session, the benchmark index rose by 977 points, closing at 186,768, a significant increase from its previous record of 185,062 points. This surge highlights renewed confidence among both institutional and retail investors, who actively participated in key sectors including banks, cement, oil and gas, power generation, and automobiles.
The market rally reflects optimism about the country’s economic prospects and corporate earnings, with investors responding positively to recent policy developments and market-friendly measures. Trading volumes were robust, indicating high liquidity and sustained interest in equities.
Alongside the stock market gains, the Pakistani rupee strengthened as the US dollar weakened, signaling improved currency stability. Analysts suggest that the combined effect of foreign inflows, strong domestic demand, and positive market sentiment contributed to both the record-setting performance of the KSE-100 Index and the relative strength of the rupee. This dual trend underscores growing investor confidence in Pakistan’s financial markets and may attract further participation in the coming sessions.
