Pakistan equities jump as KSE-100 crosses 187,000 points for the first time

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) maintained its bullish momentum on Monday as the benchmark KSE-100 Index closed at an all-time high for the first time, supported by strong purchasing across the board on the back of robust investor confidence.

The KSE-100 Index reached a record peak of 187,454.62 points, gaining 2,082 points and exceeding the 187,000-point mark for the first time in the exchange’s history.

The rally was a sign of continued optimism among investors at the start of the business week, with purchasing demand evident in several industries.

Shares of 564 listed firms were traded during the session. Out of them, the share prices of 296 firms rose and 182 companies fell. Other stocks were mostly unchanged.

The record close follows a series of milestones for Pakistan’s equity market, which has seen robust performance in recent months, driven by rising investor optimism and sustained interest in blue-chip firms.

Market analysts said the latest surge reflects confidence in the country’s economic outlook, but the future direction of the market will still depend on macroeconomic developments, business results, monetary policy expectations and broader investor sentiment.