KARACHI (THE THURSDAY TIMES) — Pakistan’s equity market reached a new milestone on Monday as the benchmark KSE-100 Index rose past the 156,000 mark during intraday trading. The rally added 1,379 points to the index, lifting it to 155,656 by midday compared with a previous close of 154,277.
At one point, the index touched 156,080 points, a historic high that underscored the momentum built over recent weeks. The session’s low was 154,944 points, indicating sustained upward pressure from the opening bell.
Trading volumes surged to more than 261 million shares with a market value of over PKR 24.3 billion, showing strong appetite from both institutional and retail investors. Analysts say the rally reflects renewed confidence in Pakistan’s financial outlook following fiscal clarity and encouraging corporate performance.
Banking, energy and cement stocks led the gains, helping the index consolidate above the 155,000 threshold. International inflows have also picked up, suggesting a broader recognition of value in Pakistani equities at a time when regional markets remain mixed.
