Karachi, September 26, 2025: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) surged to an unprecedented level on Friday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index crossing the 162,000-point mark for the first time in history amid robust investor sentiment.
The index jumped 2,733.60 points to close at a record 162,013.69, powered by optimism following Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington. Market experts said the development signaled improving bilateral ties and boosted investor confidence.
Prime Minister Sharif, in a statement, welcomed the PSX milestone and praised his economic team, calling it evidence of investor and business community trust in government policies. “The country is moving towards economic growth after attaining economic stability,” he remarked, adding that the rally reflected growing confidence in Pakistan’s economy.
Analysts also linked the bullish trend to improving external accounts. Pakistan’s total liquid foreign reserves stood at $19.79 billion as of September 19, with the State Bank of Pakistan’s holdings rising by $22 million to $14.38 billion, while commercial banks’ reserves increased by $35 million to $5.41 billion.
Trading volumes remained high, with more than 1.67 billion shares worth Rs55.27 billion changing hands. Of the 486 companies traded, 208 advanced, 237 declined, and 41 remained unchanged.
The rally extended gains from Thursday, when the index had already added 1,043 points to close at 159,280, underscoring the market’s bullish momentum.
