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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
Flood-driven reconstruction demand fuels cement stocks; analysts see upside toward 156,000-160,000 points despite growth concerns
The KSE-100 index is currently trading at a forward price to equity ratio of 7.45x (2026) against its 10-year average of 8.0x
While bouts of profit-taking may persist, the overall tone remains optimistic, says analyst
KSE-100 gains 2% as banking, auto, and cement stocks lead rally; investors eye tariffs, earnings, and liquidity flows
As the KSE-100 falls 1.7% amid Israel-Iran conflict, market eyes global de-escalation and earnings season for potential rebound