The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) achieved a historic milestone on the final trading day of 2025 as the benchmark KSE-100 index crossed the 175,000-point mark for the first time, reflecting strong investor confidence and improved economic sentiment.
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During intraday trading, the index climbed by 709.70 points to reach an all-time high of 175,182.49, marking a 0.41 percent increase from the previous close of 174,472.79 points.
Market experts attributed the rally to key economic developments throughout the year, including a current account surplus, the release of an IMF loan tranche, improved international credit ratings, and broader macroeconomic stability. These factors helped boost investor optimism and market participation.
The record-breaking performance highlights the resilience of Pakistan’s capital markets and sets a strong foundation for market activity in 2026.
A day earlier, the KSE-100 index had also closed higher, gaining 576.45 points, or 0.33 percent, to settle at 174,472.80 points.
Trading activity remained robust, with 851.04 million shares exchanged, amounting to a traded value of Rs44.90 billion. Market capitalization rose to Rs19.692 trillion from Rs19.590 trillion a day earlier. Of the 479 active companies, 282 advanced, 158 declined, while 39 remained unchanged.
