The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) today achieved a new historic high, with its hundred index surging past the 174,000-point barrier in what a key government advisor termed a major milestone for the nation”s equity market.
In a social media statement, Khurram Schehzad, Advisor to the Finance Minister on Economic and Financial Reforms, confirmed the PSX had set another record high today.
Schehzad highlighted the market”s exceptional performance throughout the year, noting that since January 2025, the PSX has provided returns exceeding 50 per cent in US dollar terms. He identified this as making it one of the best-performing markets in Asia, with 2025 proving to be another year of strong gains for investors.
The advisor also pointed to a significant rise in market engagement, revealing that the equity investor base has expanded to over 450,000 individuals. This represents a 37 per cent increase in participation over the last eighteen months.
He attributed these record levels to burgeoning investor confidence, which he said is underpinned by continued macroeconomic stability, the implementation of key reforms, and improving prospects for more sustainable and higher future growth.