The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened the week on a strong note, with the KSE-100 index hitting an all-time high during Monday’s intra-day trading. The benchmark index surged by 659 points at the start, reaching 162,916 points, and climbed even higher to a new peak of 163,018 points during mid-session.
This rally follows last week’s powerful market performance, where the index rose by 4,220 points, or 2.67% week-on-week, closing at a then-record 162,257 points. Investor sentiment has been buoyed by positive economic signals, including a Rs1.225 trillion circular debt resolution, improved external account indicators, and renewed confidence following Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Sectoral gains have been particularly strong in banking, cement, fertiliser, and power, with investors optimistic about debt-related inflows and progress on the IMF’s second review. Analysts say sustained institutional buying and improved macroeconomic stability have been key drivers of the bullish momentum.
Despite some rollover-driven volatility earlier last week, the PSX displayed resilience, with consistent day-on-day gains. Thursday and Friday saw particularly strong buying, with the index breaking the 160,000 psychological barrier for the first time.
With positive sentiment carrying over into the new week, market experts expect further gains if economic indicators continue to improve and policy clarity remains intact.