PSX Crosses 140,000 Points for the First Time in History

Staff Report

KARACHI – July 18, 2025: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a historic rise on Friday as KSE-100 Index crossed 140,000 points for the first time ever. It signals growing investor confidence and economic optimism.

During the trading session, the index gained showed upward trends and crossed 140,120 points when the trading session started on Friday. The improving macroeconomic indicators, ongoing structural reforms, and positive developments in talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) fueled the rally.

This record-breaking performance follows a strong showing on Thursday as well.PSX Rallies as Investor Confidence Peaks

Market analysts have attribute the momentum to a stable rupee, declining inflation, and renewed interest from foreign institutional investors. Strong performance in the banking and energy sectors have also contributed to the upward trend.