Pakistan’s stock market witnessed a strong upward trend on Monday as trading opened with a sharp rally after recent bearish sessions. Investor confidence improved, supported by positive global market cues and easing geopolitical concerns.
At the start of the trading day, the Pakistan Stock Exchange saw a massive surge, with the benchmark index jumping over 4,000 points to reach 167,245 points. However, profit-taking later in the session reduced gains, and the index closed at 163,948 points, up 954 points from the previous close.
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In the previous session, the market had closed at 162,994 points, showing that overall sentiment has improved despite volatility. Analysts say fluctuations continue to be driven by global political tensions and energy market uncertainty.
Meanwhile, Asian stock markets also recorded gains following easing concerns over developments linked to the Strait of Hormuz. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index rose 1.71%, while Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, and China also posted modest increases across key indices.
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Experts believe improved global risk sentiment and expectations of stability in energy supply routes have supported regional markets. However, they warn that volatility may persist as investors continue to monitor geopolitical and economic developments closely.