PSX Hits Record High of 145,000 Points Amid Investor Confidence and Corporate Gains

The Pakistan Stock Exchange surged past the 145,000 mark on Wednesday, closing at a record 145,088.49 points after gaining over 2,000 points in a single session—its fourth consecutive rally. Analysts attributed the momentum to robust corporate earnings and strong payouts in the banking and fertiliser sectors, alongside optimism over the expected resolution of circular debt. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hailed the rally as a sign of investor faith in government policies and tax reforms, asserting that Pakistan’s economy was steadily progressing.