The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) reached a historic peak on Friday, crossing the 169,000-point mark for the first time in its history, reflecting growing investor confidence and favorable market conditions nationwide. The index stood at 169,381.99 points, showing a gain of 892.37 points or 0.53% compared to Thursday’s closing figure of 168,489.62 points.
Market activity remained strong in early trading sessions, with over 159 million shares exchanged so far. The consistent rise in volumes signals not only optimism among investors but also confidence in the economy’s stability and future growth trajectory.
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This surge follows Thursday’s bullish trend, when the KSE-100 index gained 2,849.29 points or 1.72%, closing at 168,489.63 points compared to 165,640.34 points a day earlier. Analysts noted that sustained upward momentum highlights renewed investor trust in Pakistan’s capital market.
Trading volumes have also remained impressive, with 1.57 billion shares traded on Thursday against 1.63 billion shares a day earlier. The total value of traded shares stood at Rs. 70.19 billion, slightly higher than Rs. 69.66 billion recorded in the previous session.
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Out of 489 listed companies, 239 recorded gains, while 227 faced losses and 23 remained unchanged. This broad participation reflects widespread investor activity across sectors, indicating that optimism is not limited to a few industries but is market-wide.
Experts believe that the PSX rally is being driven by improved investor sentiment, macroeconomic stability, and positive financial indicators. They suggest that sustained performance at this level could attract more foreign inflows, further strengthening Pakistan’s stock market in the months ahead.