Pakistan’s stock market reached an unprecedented milestone as the benchmark KSE-100 Index crossed the 131,000-point threshold for the first time in its history. The index surged by 736 points during the session, peaking at 131,080 points before settling at 130,831 with a net gain of 487 points.
Market analysts link this bullish trend to increasing investor confidence in the country’s economic outlook. The consistent upward movement reflects optimism driven by positive economic indicators and reform measures.
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In line with this momentum, the government has reiterated its goal of transforming Pakistan into a $1 trillion economy by the year 2035. This ambition is backed by recent progress, including the surpassing of foreign exchange reserve targets set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Further signs of economic revival include a 7% increase in petroleum product sales nationwide, signaling enhanced consumer activity and rising demand across key sectors.