KSE-100 surges past 188,000 points for the first time

Benchmark index rises 817 points amid strong investor confidence and bullish trading.

Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) marked a landmark day as the benchmark KSE-100 index surpassed the 188,000-point milestone for the first time, setting a new record.

The market opened on a strong note and maintained upward momentum throughout the session. During trading, the KSE-100 index surged 817 points, reaching an all-time high of 188,579 points.

Market analysts say the bullish trend is driven by renewed investor confidence, robust corporate earnings, and positive market sentiment, prompting heavy trading across major sectors.

This historic performance underscores growing investor optimism in Pakistan’s equity market and highlights the market’s resilience amid global and domestic challenges.