Karachi: Pakistan’s Stock Exchange extended its upward momentum on Thursday, pushing the benchmark KSE-100 Index close to the 163,000 level amid sustained investor interest across key sectors.
Index Gains Over 700 Points
The KSE-100 Index gained more than 700 points during the session and closed at 162,936.93, marking an increase of 710.66 points, or 0.44 percent. Brokers said steady buying in automobile assemblers, cement producers, commercial banks, fertiliser firms, oil and gas exploration companies, OMCs, and power generation and refinery stocks helped drive the rally.
The advance followed Wednesday’s rise, when the index added 1,291.15 points, or 0.8 percent, to close at 162,226.28 despite low trading volumes a move analysts described as a signal of improving investor confidence.
Foreign Assistance Flows Support Sentiment
Meanwhile, Pakistan secured USD 2.29 billion in foreign assistance during the first four months of fiscal year 2025–26, covering July through October. According to the Economic Affairs Division, the inflows included multilateral and bilateral loans, various grants and investments under the Naya Pakistan Certificates program. Officials said the funding contributed to a more stable macroeconomic outlook, which also supported positive sentiment in the equity market.
