KARACHI (THE THURSDAY TIMES) — The Pakistan Stock Exchange soared to a historic level on Tuesday as the benchmark KSE-100 Index crossed 165,000 points, reflecting strong investor confidence and renewed market momentum.
The index gained 1,441 points during trading, closing at 165,289.57, marking a 0.88 percent rise. Activity was robust, with over 244 million shares traded, signalling growing interest from both local and foreign investors.
Throughout the day, the KSE-100 touched an intraday high of 165,314 points and a low of 164,208 points, underscoring the intensity of buying pressure. Analysts attributed the rally to policy stability, favourable government measures, and increased global investor participation in the market.
The previous session closed at 163,847 points, making today’s sharp climb a clear indication of the bullish sentiment that has gripped Pakistan’s equity markets. Economists believe that if the trend continues, the index could reach new highs in the days ahead.
