PSX Crosses 152,000 Points for First Time as Bull-Run Strengthens

KARACHI – Wednesday, September 3, 2025 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) reached a historic milestone by crossing the 152,000 mark for the first time in its history. The bullish trend continued as the KSE-100 index gained 1,205.84 points, closing at 152,181.32 points, a rise of 0.8 percent.

Market experts said investor confidence remained strong due to improving economic indicators, lower inflation, and better performance from investment banks, fertiliser companies, and commercial banks.

On Tuesday, the market had already shown positive momentum. The KSE-100 added 1,004.36 points, or 0.67 percent, closing at 150,975.48 points compared to 149,971.12 points from the previous session.

Trading activity remained high with over 1.08 billion shares exchanged on Wednesday, slightly lower than 1.18 billion shares traded a day earlier. The value of traded shares stood at Rs 44.42 billion, compared with Rs 48.85 billion in the last session.

Out of 479 companies that traded their shares, 226 posted gains while 232 faced declines. Meanwhile, share prices of 21 companies remained unchanged.

Analysts believe the stock market rally is supported by optimism over government reforms, stronger corporate earnings, and steady foreign inflows. They predict the bullish run may continue if macroeconomic stability remains in place.