Karachi, July 14, 2025 – In a remarkable show of investor confidence, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) surpassed the milestone of 136,000 points during midday trading on Monday, marking a historic high for the country’s capital markets.
At 1:00 PM, the benchmark KSE-100 index of the PSX was recorded at 135,878 points—an impressive gain of 1,578 points or 1.17% compared to the previous close of 134,300 points on Friday. During the trading session, the PSX climbed to an intraday high of 136,141 points, signaling strong bullish sentiment across key sectors including banking, energy, and cement.
This upward momentum is being hailed as a significant milestone in Pakistan’s financial history. Analysts attribute the surge to improving macroeconomic indicators, renewed investor optimism, and favorable government policies aimed at fiscal consolidation and business facilitation.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed the development, calling the crossing of the 136,000-point milestone a reflection of growing trust in Pakistan’s economic recovery. In an official statement, he noted that the sustained rally in the PSX demonstrates confidence from the business community and institutional investors in the government’s reform agenda.
“The country is now firmly on the path of economic growth, having achieved macroeconomic stability,” said Shehbaz. “Our top priority remains creating a supportive environment for businesses to thrive. The performance of the PSX today is a direct result of these efforts.”
This surge also underscores a broader trend of economic resilience, as recent data has shown improvements in inflation control, current account balance, and foreign exchange reserves. With continued policy support and structural reforms, market experts believe the PSX could witness further gains in the months ahead.
The 136,000-point mark serves as a psychological milestone for traders and investors, with many viewing it as a sign that Pakistan’s capital market is maturing into a more stable and attractive investment destination. As trading resumes in the coming days, all eyes will remain on the PSX to see whether it can sustain its rally beyond this critical milestone, reinforcing its role as a barometer of national economic progress.