The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) started the New Year on a strong note, with bullish momentum driving the market to a new high on Thursday. During intraday trading, the KSE-100 index surged by an impressive 2,036.49 points, reaching 176,090.81 points, up from the previous close of 174,054.32 points. This surge in the stock market is attributed to increased investor confidence in the government’s policies and expectations of greater economic stability in 2026.
The robust buying activity reflects optimism about the nation’s financial outlook and growing belief in the direction of current economic strategies. A day earlier, the benchmark index closed bearish, losing 418.47 points, a negative change of 0.24 percent, to settle at 174,054.32 points compared to 174,472.80 points on the previous trading day, according to PSX data.