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Pakistan Stock Exchange hits 150,000—peak or more to come?
This week, the Pakistan Stock Exchange shattered a major psychological barrier
Aug 23, 2025
Aug 23, 2025
This week, the Pakistan Stock Exchange shattered a major psychological barrier
The Pakistan Stock Exchange closed the week on a positive note, driven primarily by strong performance in the banking sector
The bullish momentum at the Pakistan Stock Exchange showed no signs of slowing down this week
The surge followed a tweet from U.S. President Donald Trump announcing a strategic partnership with Pakistan to develop its oil reserves
Despite futures rollover, investors remained upbeat, consistently buying on dips
By week's end, the benchmark index posted a 3.2% gain, closing at 138,597 points
The banking sector led the charge, contributing 1,329 points (56%) to the index
The new fiscal year kicked off with a powerful rally at the Pakistan Stock Exchange
It was a rollercoaster week at the Pakistan Stock Exchange, marked by sharp swings driven by geopolitical tensions
Pharmaceutical and select cement stocks were among the hardest hit, contributing significantly to the week’s losses
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Anticipation of pro-construction policies in the forthcoming federal budget drove cement and steel stocks upward
Market sentiment remained cautiously optimistic amid speculation over sector-specific incentives and policy shifts in the new fiscal budget
The benchmark KSE-100 index closed the week down by 546 points, marking a 0.46% decline, settling at 119,103
The Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a remarkable surge this week, fueled by two major developments
A sharp mid-week dip sparked concern among traders, with uncertainty dominating the trading floor
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KSE-100 index climbs 2.1%, settling at 117,316 points
Selling pressure from foreign investors and mutual funds turned the sentiment negative
Banking stocks rallied as investors eyed potential quarterly dividends, and a reduction in power tariffs bolstered cement stocks