The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) achieved a new historic milestone on the first trading day of the week as the benchmark KSE-100 Index crossed the 174,000-point mark for the first time. The strong performance reflected growing investor confidence and active trading during the session.
During the day, the index gained 1,678 points and closed at 174,079 points, setting a fresh record for the market.
Trading remained lively throughout the session, with investors showing interest across multiple sectors. The index briefly reached an intraday high of 174,411 points, while the lowest level recorded during the day was 173,200 points, highlighting some movement and fluctuation in prices.
Market observers said the positive trend was supported by strong buying interest and optimism about economic conditions. Investors appeared encouraged by improving market sentiment and expectations of stability in key economic indicators. The steady flow of investment helped push the index to new highs despite normal intraday volatility.
The milestone is seen as a sign of confidence in the country’s equity market and reflects the growing role of the PSX as an important investment platform.
Analysts noted that such record levels often attract further attention from local and foreign investors, adding depth and liquidity to the market.
Although short-term fluctuations are expected, the overall mood in the market remained positive. The record-breaking performance of the KSE-100 Index marks an important moment in the history of the Pakistan Stock Exchange and highlights the strong momentum seen at the start of the trading week.
