Markets
PSX eyes 160,000 points on IMF talks and Saudi investment optimism
KSE-100 closes at 158,037 after hitting a record 159,337
Sep 21, 2025
Sep 21, 2025
KSE-100 closes at 158,037 after hitting a record 159,337
Strong valuations and policy stability boost investor sentiment amid hopes for easing inflation and interest rates
Market sentiment remained cautiously optimistic amid speculation over sector-specific incentives and policy shifts in the new fiscal budget
Banking, energy sectors lead declines amid pre-budget uncertainty, profit-taking
Market rallies on eased margin selling, news of IMF meeting on May 9
Gold surge 1.6% amid trade war and global economic turmoil
