The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has made history by crossing the 155,000-point level for the first time. This major achievement reflects investor confidence and strong market momentum across multiple sectors.
The new record was set on Monday, the first day of the business week. The market opened with a gain of 780 points, continuing its positive momentum from last week. This upward trend helped the benchmark index surge past 155,000 points, marking a fresh all-time high.
Investor activity was strong in blue-chip companies, particularly in the energy, oil and gas, and cement sectors. These stocks attracted notable attention, contributing to the market’s rise.
The historic milestone came after Friday’s session, when the PSX closed at 154,277 points, following a remarkable increase of 1,611 points. During that session, the index also briefly touched 154,511 points, setting a new intraday record. The consistent upward movement highlights the market’s resilience and growing investor participation.
Trading activity remained healthy on Monday. A total of 479 companies were listed, with 239 witnessing gains in share prices, while 210 recorded declines. The market saw transactions worth Rs10.77 billion, and the total traded value reached Rs59.90 billion, showing active participation from investors.
The session ended on a positive note, with broad-based support from various sectors. Analysts suggest that continued interest in blue-chip shares, coupled with improving economic signals, has boosted sentiment. The record high also shows growing optimism among local and foreign investors.
The PSX crossing 155,000 points is a significant development in the country’s financial markets. It highlights strong investor confidence, healthy trading volumes, and a promising outlook for the stock exchange in the coming weeks.
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