Prime Minister Sharif commends the economic team following the all-time high of the Pakistan Stock Exchange.
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed contentment regarding the unprecedented performance of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), describing it as a promising commencement to the new fiscal year and indicative of increasing confidence in the government’s economic policies.
On the inaugural trading day of the 2025–26 fiscal year, the PSX achieved a historic milestone as the benchmark KSE-100 Index ascended by 2,515 points, attaining an unprecedented peak of 128,142 points.
The single-day increase enabled the index to exceed critical levels of 126,000, 127,000, and 128,000 in quick succession — an unprecedented occurrence in the market’s history.
PSX commences the new fiscal year at an unprecedented high.
The prime minister stated that the bullish trend and the KSE-100 achieving a record level signify restored investor confidence in the government’s fiscal and structural reforms.
“The confidence of the business community and investors is increasing daily,” he stated.
Mr. Sharif characterised the stock market’s performance as “good news and a sign of economic progress,” attributing last fiscal year’s consistent recovery to the government’s effective policy framework.
“The forthcoming financial year will serve as a pivotal moment in the pursuit of economic stability,” he stated.
He additionally recognised the backing of the business community and investors, characterising their input as pivotal to the nation’s advancement and prosperity. The premier commended the government’s economic team for its contribution to market stabilisation and the cultivation of a business-friendly atmosphere.
The Ministry of Finance previously anticipated that inflation would decline to 4 percent in June, which has also bolstered positive investor sentiment.
Market analysts note that economic and political stability — coupled with a disciplined fiscal outlook — has been pivotal in restoring trust among market players.
Active engagement was documented across key sectors, including banking, oil and gas, power generation, and automobile manufacturing. Stocks with significant trading volumes, including HUBCO, POL, PRL, MCB, and MARI, maintained positive performance, indicating broad investor interest.
The remarkable rally follows a robust conclusion to the preceding fiscal year, during which the index concluded at 125,627 points due to
