KARACHI, September 26, 2025: The Pakistan Stock Exchange made history on Friday as the KSE-100 Index surged past the 161,000 mark for the first time, gaining over 1,900 points in early trade amid strong buying across banking, energy, and cement sectors, driven by improved economic outlook and investor confidence.
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Key Highlights
- KSE-100 surges past 161,000 for the first time in history
- Index gains over 1,900 points in opening trade
- Broad-based buying seen across banking, energy, and cement sectors
- Analysts cite economic recovery, IMF support, and improved investor confidence
- Rally follows PM Shehbaz’s meeting with US President Trump in Washington
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened on a record-breaking note Friday, as the benchmark KSE-100 Index crossed the historic 161,000 level in early trade. At 10:15 am, the index stood at 161,188.80 points, reflecting a surge of 1,908.71 points or 1.2%.
Market activity showed strong buying interest across key sectors, including banking, cement, oil and gas exploration, power generation, and refineries. Heavyweight stocks such as ARL, HUBCO, MARI, OGDC, PPL, POL, SNGPL, and PSO all traded in positive territory.
Drivers of the Rally
Analysts attributed the bullish momentum to improving macroeconomic indicators and Pakistan’s strengthened international standing.
“Continued economic recovery and better prospects due to improved geopolitical standing of Pakistan are driving the rally,” said Samiullah Tariq, Head of Research at Pak-Kuwait Investment Company.
Waqas Ghani, Head of Research at JS Global, noted that IMF-backed fiscal stability and improved external balances had boosted investor confidence, while strong liquidity and corporate earnings expectations were fueling momentum.
The KSE-100’s milestone underscores rising investor confidence in Pakistan’s resilience and economic recovery.
Broader Context
The surge comes a day after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House, where both leaders discussed regional stability and economic cooperation. Analysts suggest that renewed diplomatic engagement has reinforced optimism in Pakistan’s markets.
On Thursday, the PSX had already settled at a then-record 159,280 points, before today’s rally extended gains.
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