Pakistan stocks rally sharply as optimism over the US-Iran peace accord and Budget 2026-27 boosts investor confidence.
KARACHI, June 15, 2026: The benchmark KSE-100 Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) surged by more than 4,600 points on Monday as investor sentiment strengthened following confirmation that the United States and Iran would sign a landmark peace agreement on June 19.
The bullish momentum lifted the KSE-100 Index by 4,639.92 points, or 2.69 per cent, to close at 177,039.82 points, compared with the previous close of 172,399.90 points.
The market remained positive throughout the trading session amid growing optimism over the upcoming US-Iran peace deal, which investors expect to improve regional stability and strengthen economic prospects.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif further boosted market confidence after announcing that Pakistan would host the signing ceremony of the US-Iran peace agreement in Geneva on June 19.
Addressing the National Assembly, the prime minister described the agreement as a historic achievement for global peace.
“Today, the world has witnessed that the pursuit of peace has achieved a great victory and the flames of war have begun to subside. This is a historic moment that historians will record in golden letters,” he said.
Prime Minister Shehbaz added that the peace accord had been reached after three months and sixteen days of intensive negotiations and diplomatic efforts.
Analysts said investors viewed the peace agreement as a positive development that could reduce geopolitical risks, enhance regional trade prospects, and improve overall market sentiment.
The stock market also responded favourably to measures announced in the Federal Budget 2026-27, which investors largely regarded as balanced and supportive of economic growth.
Market participants said the combination of easing geopolitical tensions and confidence in the government’s economic policies encouraged broad-based buying across key sectors.
KSE-100 Index Closing Snapshot – June 15, 2026
| Indicator | Value |
| Current Index | 177,039.82 |
| Change | +4,639.92 |
| Percentage Change | +2.69% |
| Day’s High | 177,176.72 |
| Day’s Low | 175,085.79 |
| Volume | 457,429,697 shares |
| Previous Close | 172,399.90 |
| Value Traded | Rs52.31 billion |
Analysts expect the market to remain sensitive to developments surrounding the US-Iran peace agreement and the implementation of budgetary measures in the coming weeks.
