KARACHI (Dunya News) -The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has released its economic survey, highlighting strong and “model performance” of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), which it said ranks among the world’s best-performing markets.
According to the survey, the KSE-100 index recorded a growth of 18.4% during the current fiscal year, despite global economic challenges and geopolitical tensions. Officials said this performance reflects improved investor confidence and macroeconomic stability.
The report stated that market capitalisation of the PSX rose to Rs16.5 trillion, while average daily trading volume increased significantly from 834 million shares to 1.2 billion shares, indicating higher liquidity and stronger participation from investors.
The SECP attributed the improved performance to regulatory reforms, enhanced governance measures, and initiatives aimed at strengthening investor protection and transparency in capital markets.
The survey also noted a sharp rise in corporate activity, with 31,986 new companies registered over the past nine months. This brought the total number of registered companies in Pakistan to 294,101.
The paid-up capital of newly registered companies was recorded at Rs67 billion, reflecting growing business confidence and expansion in entrepreneurial activity.
In addition, the report highlighted progress in Islamic finance, stating that Sharia-compliant securities now account for 64% of total market capitalisation, indicating strong demand for Islamic investment products.
SECP officials said these developments demonstrate sustained improvement in Pakistan’s financial sector, supported by regulatory reforms and increasing investor participation across equity and corporate markets.