Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a strong rally on the final trading day of the week, with the KSE-100 Index gaining 1,304 points to close at 166,677. During intraday trading, the index briefly touched 167,005 points, showing investors’ growing confidence amid positive market sentiment. The previous day, it had closed at 165,373 points. Market analysts […]
Investor Confidence
Pakistan to return to Eurobond market in 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan plans to issue Eurobonds in 2026, marking a return to global debt markets after nearly five years. Finance advisers said this move aims to diversify funding sources. The government also plans to issue Panda bonds and secure international financing. Adviser to the finance minister Khurram Schehzad confirmed the Eurobond plan but did not […]
PSX opens week higher as KSE-100 gains 958 points
KARACHI – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) began the new business week on a positive note on Monday, driven by strong investor confidence. The KSE-100 index surged by 957.97 points, closing at 160,550.87, a 0.6 percent increase from the previous session’s close of 159,592.90 points. The bullish trend continued from the previous session, when the […]
Pakistan sees 73% surge in investor confidence
Foreign investors’ confidence in Pakistan rose sharply to 73% in 2025, up from 61% in 2023, the OICCI survey showed. The improvement reflects better economic stability, reduced inflation, and government efforts to attract foreign investment. Analysts see this as a strong signal of renewed global trust in Pakistan’s market. OICCI President Yousaf Hussain highlighted the […]
PSX soars as Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to resume peace talks
KARACHI – Investor confidence returned to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday after news of renewed peace efforts between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The benchmark KSE-100 Index jumped 4,898.86 points, or 3.13%, to close at 161,631.73. Market participants welcomed the news as a sign of easing regional tensions. Buying activity was strong across major sectors, […]
Foreign investors back Pakistan: 73% see it as prime FDI Destination
Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) released its Perception and Investment Survey 2025. The survey covered over 200 foreign investors. Results show 73% of members now consider Pakistan suitable for foreign direct investment, up from 61% in 2023. Investors expressed cautious optimism about Pakistan’s business environment and economic conditions. The survey highlights that […]
PSX Surges as IMF Loan Deal Boosts Investor Confidence
KARACHI – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its bullish run on Thursday after investor confidence was boosted by the staff-level agreement between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a $1.2 billion loan package. During intraday trading, the KSE-100 index surged by 685.25 points, reaching 166,371.63 points, up 0.41 percent from the previous […]
PSX Market Surges as IMF Nears Staff-Level Agreement with Islamabad
KARACHI – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened on a strong note on Thursday after reports of significant progress between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Government of Pakistan on key economic reviews. The KSE-100 index jumped 1,382.51 points to reach 166,647.25 points, marking an increase of 0.84% as optimism spread across the trading floor. […]
Bloomberg Ranks Pakistan Second-Best Emerging Economy Globally
NEW YORK — In a major global recognition, Bloomberg has ranked Pakistan as the world’s second-best emerging economy, highlighting a remarkable turnaround in the country’s financial credibility and investor confidence. According to Bloomberg’s latest analysis, Pakistan’s default risk has declined by an unprecedented 2,200 basis points from June 2024 to September 2025, marking one of […]
KSE-100 falls 700 points as budget fears shake investor confidence
The Pakistan Stock Exchange saw a sharp decline on Tuesday, with the KSE-100 Index dropping by 718.51 points to close at 118,971.12. This fall of 0.6% came as investors grew more cautious ahead of the upcoming federal budget. Many fear that tough reforms linked to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) may be included. This downturn […]