The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) reached a historic milestone as the KSE-100 index closed above 150,500 points for the very first time. The strong rally was fueled by Moody’s upgrade of local banks’ ratings and encouraging corporate earnings, which boosted investor confidence across the market.
Market activity stayed positive throughout the session, supported by healthy inflows from overseas remittances, steady export performance, and a controlled current account deficit for July. Strong buying from local institutions further lifted the index, which gained 820 points (+0.55%) to settle at 150,591, after touching an intra-day high.
Analysts said investor sentiment remains strong, driven by expectations of economic stability and upcoming corporate announcements. The combination of favorable economic indicators and resilient financial results is encouraging investors to remain active in the market.
They added that the current bullish momentum shows no immediate signs of slowing down. If macroeconomic stability persists and companies continue delivering solid results, the PSX is likely to sustain its positive trajectory in the coming weeks.
This landmark achievement of crossing the 150,500-point mark reflects growing confidence in Pakistan’s economy and signals that the equity market is positioned for further growth. With strong fundamentals, active participation, and supportive policies, the stock exchange is expected to remain a key driver of financial optimism.
Latest Update – August 21, 2025
According to today’s trading session:
- The KSE-100 index closed at 151,245 points, gaining another 654 points (+0.43%).
- The upward trend was supported by banking, energy, and cement sectors, while strong foreign portfolio inflows also contributed to the rally.
- Daily trading volumes crossed 410 million shares, reflecting robust investor activity.
Analysts believe this consistent upward momentum shows that the market has entered a new growth phase, with investors pricing in expectations of further policy stability and earnings surprises.
