PSX Crosses 125,000 Points for First Time

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) achieved a historic milestone on June 30, 2025, as the benchmark KSE-100 Index crossed the 125,000-point mark for the first time in its history. The index surged by an impressive 1,248.25 points, closing at 125,627.31, reflecting a 1.00% gain in a single trading session.

The trading day recorded a high of 125,748.58 and a low of 124,500.20, with a robust trading volume of 258.99 million shares. This marks a strong leap from the previous close of 124,379.06.

Yearly Overview:

• Yearly Gain: 60.15%
• Year-to-Date (YTD) Gain: 9.12%
• 52-Week Range: 76,943.24 – 126,718.28

The rally was primarily driven by strong buying activity in the banking, textile, and oil & gas sectors. Investor sentiment remained highly positive, supported by two major developments:

• Rollover of $3.4 billion in Chinese loans
• World Bank’s announcement of $40 billion support to Pakistan over the next decade

Market analyst Zafar Moti emphasized that the reduction in Pakistan’s default risk has played a significant role in restoring investor confidence. He added that with further positive economic indicators and the upcoming corporate results season, the upward momentum in the stock market is likely to continue.

This remarkable achievement demonstrates renewed faith in Pakistan’s economic resilience and its improving macroeconomic outlook.