KSE-100 Index Breaks Records, PSX Ranked as Second-Best Market Globally

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has entered a historic phase, breaking three major records in a single week. The benchmark KSE-100 Index soared to unprecedented heights, crossing the 99,000-point mark for the first time.

Closing at 97,798 points, the market recorded an impressive weekly gain of 3,035 points. Market capitalization saw a sharp rise of Rs311 billion, reaching Rs12.518 trillion. On the last trading day, the index surged by 2,057 points to close at 99,385 points.

This week also witnessed remarkable trading activity, with shares worth Rs45.4 billion traded in a single day — the highest in 7.5 years — and a volume of 1.2 billion shares traded in one day after a year.

This stellar performance has placed the PSX as the second-best-performing stock market globally, showcasing growing investor confidence and economic optimism in Pakistan.