PSX crosses 187,000 as KSE-100 gains over 2,600 points

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw a strong rally on Monday as the KSE-100 Index crossed the 187,000 mark for the first time. The benchmark index gained more than 2,600 points during the trading session.

At the close of the market, the KSE-100 Index settled at 187,761.69 points, up 2,662.86 points, showing a 1.44 percent increase.

Strong Buying Across Key Sectors

Heavy buying was seen in most major sectors of the market. These included automobile assemblers, cement companies, commercial banks, fertilizer firms, oil and gas exploration companies, oil marketing companies (OMCs), power generation, and refineries.

Weekly Market Performance

In the previous week, the PSX also ended on a positive note. A strong recovery in the final trading session helped the market recover losses caused by regional geopolitical tensions.

By the end of the week, the KSE-100 Index closed at 185,098.83 points, showing a weekly gain of 689.16 points (0.4 percent) compared to its opening level of 184,409.67 points.

Current Account Update

Meanwhile, data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) showed that Pakistan recorded a current account deficit of $244 million in December 2025. This came after a surplus of $98 million in November 2025, which was revised from an earlier estimate of $100 million.

In comparison, the country had recorded a current account surplus of $454 million in December 2024.

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