The Pakistan Stock Exchange performance surged on Thursday, with the KSE-100 Index rising 1,155.66 points, or 0.87%, reaching an intraday high of 133,774.88. This rebound followed a 826-point dip the previous day, largely due to profit-taking. Renewed investor confidence was driven by favorable macroeconomic indicators and robust gains in the banking sector, which led the rally.
A key factor behind the strong Pakistan Stock Exchange performance was the record $4 billion in remittances reported in March, boosting foreign exchange reserves. The government also exceeded targets in its latest debt auctions, reflecting improved fiscal discipline. Inflation dropped to 4.1% in December — the lowest level in over six years — while the country posted a current account surplus of $944 million over the first five months of FY2024–25. These developments reinforced investor optimism and supported projections that the KSE-100 could establish a sustainable base above 130,000 points.
Still, challenges persist. December’s trade deficit widened by 35% year-on-year to $2.44 billion, raising flags about external balances. Conversations on X show a mix of optimism and caution, with some market watchers wary of global economic uncertainty. Even so, the positive trajectory of the Pakistan Stock Exchange performance suggests rising faith in economic reforms and policy stability.
Published in SouthAsianDesk, July 10th, 2025
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