The Pakistan Stock Market started Tuesday on a historic note as the KSE-100 Index crossed the 157,000 level in early trade. Strong corporate earnings and investor optimism fueled the upward momentum.
The index touched an intra-day high of 157,088.80 points. By 10:30am, it was trading at 156,941.29, reflecting a gain of 853.99 points, or 0.55%.
Buying activity was strong in key sectors, including cement, commercial banks, oil and gas exploration, power generation, and refinery stocks. Leading companies such as HUBCO, ARL, MARI, OGDC, POL, PPL, PSO, MEBL, NBP, and UBL all traded positively, driving gains across the board.
Investor confidence in the Pakistan Stock Market was further boosted by major economic developments. Pakistan and the United States signed a $500 million memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in the critical minerals sector. The agreement was signed between US Strategic Metals (USSM) and Pakistan’s Frontier Works Organisation (FWO), signaling stronger bilateral economic ties.
In another positive sign, overseas remittances to Pakistan reached $3.1 billion in August 2025, according to the State Bank of Pakistan. Analysts noted that these inflows are strengthening market liquidity and contributing to overall stability.
The bullish momentum in the Pakistan Stock Market aligns with positive trends in global markets. MSCI’s Asia-Pacific index outside Japan rose 0.2% on Tuesday, following a strong Wall Street close. Expectations of a possible US Federal Reserve rate cut after a weak jobs report also lifted investor sentiment. Nasdaq and S&P 500 futures extended gains, adding to global optimism.
The latest rally shows the resilience of the Pakistan Stock Market, supported by domestic economic improvements and favorable international signals. Analysts believe that if these trends continue, the market could maintain upward momentum in the coming weeks.
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