PSX Climbs as KSE-100 Surges Past 166,000 in Early Trade

Summary
The benchmark index rose to 166,169 points during early trading, reflecting bullish sentiment in the market

KARACHI – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened higher on Thursday, driven by robust buying activity across key sectors. The benchmark KSE-100 Index surged past the 166,000-point mark, climbing over 400 points in early trading sessions.

The index reached an intra-day high of 166,169 points, signaling renewed investor confidence and positive market momentum. Analysts attribute the upsurge to improved risk appetite among investors, coupled with stabilizing macroeconomic indicators.

On the preceding trading day, the KSE-100 closed at 165,736 points, registering a notable gain of 1,269 points. The consecutive positive performance reflects continued optimism in domestic equities.

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