Islamabad, August 19, 2025: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday expressed satisfaction over the performance of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) after the benchmark KSE-100 Index crossed the historic 150,000-point mark, setting a new record in the country’s financial history.
In a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, Shehbaz Sharif described the bullish trend as a reflection of restored investor confidence in Pakistan’s economy and the government’s ongoing reforms.
“By the grace of Allah, economic improvement has revived the confidence of investors and the business community,” the premier said. “Pakistan is once again on the path of progress — but this journey requires more hard work and determination.”
The prime minister credited the achievement to the dedicated efforts of the government’s economic team, which he said had “worked tirelessly, day and night, to steer the economy out of difficulties.”
He also praised the resilience of investors and the business community, noting that they continued to engage in economic activity even during challenging times.
Looking ahead, PM Shehbaz expressed hope that the upward trend in investment and business growth would generate more employment opportunities and contribute to sustainable development.
