Pakistan stock market closes at historic 162,257-point mark
Investors optimistic over improved economy, meeting between PM, US President
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The KSE-100 index went up by 1.83% on Friday with over 1.7 billion shares traded.
Pakistan Stock Exchange
The Pakistan Stock Exchange surged on Friday as investors piled into equities, pushing the benchmark KSE-100 index up 2,977 points to close at a record high of 162,257.
The rally was driven by buoyant investors as optimism over the economy improved following a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and US President Donald Trump in Washington.
The robust buying swept the local bourse, lifting the KSE-100 index by 1.83%. the market turnover remained heavy with 1.7 billion shares changing hands, and the value of trades stood at about PKR 70.7 billion for the day
In a span of one year, the market has rewarded investors with nearly 100% returns, making it one of the best-performing equity markets in the region.
The rally was mainly driven by local investors as foreigners sold their positions.
Traders said foreign investors were more inclined to take profits at higher levels, as data shows net foreign outflows of about USD 242 million since January 2025. Meanwhile, domestic investors faced with a declining interest-rate outlook have been shifting funds from T-bills into equities in search of higher returns and capital gains.
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