Summary Pakistan's benchmark KSE-100 Index soared 2,082 points to a record 187,454.62, reflecting strong investor confidence at the start of the trading week.
KARACHI (Dunya News) – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its bullish momentum on Monday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index closing at a record high for the first time as strong investor confidence drove broad-based buying across the market.
At the close of trading, the KSE-100 Index surged 2,082 points to settle at an all-time high of 187,454.62 points, crossing the 187,000-point milestone for the first time in the exchange's history.
The rally reflected sustained optimism among investors at the start of the trading week, with buying interest seen across multiple sectors.
During the session, shares of 564 listed companies changed hands. Of these, 296 companies recorded gains in their share prices, while 182 companies ended lower. The remaining stocks closed largely unchanged.
The record-breaking close marks another milestone for Pakistan's equity market, which has witnessed strong performance in recent months amid improving investor sentiment and continued interest in blue-chip stocks.
Market analysts said the latest rally indicates confidence in the country's economic outlook, although future market direction will continue to depend on macroeconomic developments, corporate earnings, monetary policy expectations and broader investor sentiment.
