The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) reached a historic milestone on Monday as the benchmark KSE-100 index surged past the 174,000-point mark for the first time. The market opened the week with strong momentum, climbing over 1,900 points to reach an intraday high of 174,411 points.

Gold and the stock market emerged as the best-performing asset classes in Pakistan during 2025, delivering strong returns for investors despite economic challenges. According to a report by Topline Securities, gold topped the performance chart, generating an impressive return of 73 percent between January 1 and December 24, 2025. During this period, the price of gold in Pakistan surged from Rs.

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) reached a historic milestone on the first trading day of the week, with the benchmark KSE-100 index crossing the 174,000-point mark, reflecting a surge in investor confidence and positive market sentiment. The index gained 1,678 points during the session, closing at 174,079 points, marking one of the highest-ever levels recorded in the exchange’s history.

Mutual funds significantly increased their exposure to Pakistan State Oil during November, making it the most preferred stock across the industry, according to a research report released by AHL Research. The data shows that by the end of the month, mutual funds collectively held 47.2 percent of PSO’s free float, the highest level of ownership among all listed companies covered in the study. This

Global markets faced renewed volatility following a tech-driven sell-off on Wall Street and alarming economic data from China, highlighting an unprecedented slump in investment. Wall Street experienced its worst day in a month, with tech stocks leading losses amid valuation concerns. The Nasdaq Composite initially fell 1.8% before recovering slightly to end up 0.1%, while the Dow Jones declined

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw a significant rebound on October 14, 2025, as the KSE-100 Index surged by more than 4,200 points.

The State Bank of Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $20 million during the week ending October 3, 2025, bringing the total to $14.42 billion. According to the latest data released, the country’s total liquid foreign reserves reached $19.81 billion, with commercial banks holding $5.39 billion in net reserves.

Pakistan’s foreign exchange companies reported a decline in dollar sales to banks during the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, selling $646 million compared to $750 million in the same period last year, marking a 14% drop. This decrease is linked to a reduced supply of physical dollars and lower remittance inflows from overseas Pakistanis visiting the country. The Exchange Companies Association

Pakistan has recorded one of the most significant improvements in sovereign credit risk among emerging markets, marking a major shift in investor sentiment and market confidence. According to the latest data from Bloomberg, the country has seen a sharp decline in its default probability over the past 15 months, positioning it as the second most improved economy globally in terms of credit risk

The Bank of Khyber (BOK) has taken center stage at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) with one of the most remarkable performances in the country’s financial sector. Its share price has surged by over 176% in the past year, and 118% in 2025 alone, placing it firmly among the top-performing banking stocks in Pakistan.