Market surges by Rs228 billion in a week - What’s fueling the PSX boom?
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KARACHI (Web Desk): The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a mixed trend during the business week, but it still ended in the green, raising eyebrows with its surprising momentum.

Thanks to renewed investor confidence and improved economic indicators, the market saw a strong upward push. The benchmark KSE-100 index jumped by 4,297 points, closing at 1,38,597 points by week’s end.

Throughout the week, the index moved within a wide 5,647-point band and even touched an all-time high of 1,40,585 points — a historic moment for the market.

An impressive 3.81 billion shares were traded over the week, reflecting aggressive investor participation. The total trading value hit Rs179 billion — a significant spike compared to recent weeks.

Market capitalization also witnessed a major boost, growing by Rs228 billion in just five days. It surged to Rs16,517 billion, signaling renewed optimism and hopes of economic recovery.

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Experts believe that if this momentum continues and political and economic stability is maintained, the market may climb to even higher levels in the coming weeks.

The PSX’s recent rally is more than just numbers — it reflects a subtle but growing faith in Pakistan’s financial outlook. With investor activity surging and market capitalization hitting new highs, this performance suggests the potential return of bullish trends. However, this optimism remains fragile and closely tied to how well the political and economic climate holds up in the near future.