Web desk: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its record-breaking momentum on Tuesday as market confidence improved following a positive economic outlook issued by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
The benchmark KSE-100 index surged by 2,563.68 points to reach a historic high of 166,411.36 points, up 0.84 per cent from the previous close of 163,847.68 points.
According to the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) September 2025, Pakistan’s economic growth is expected to continue in the medium term, with GDP forecast at 3.0 per cent for FY2026.
The report noted that macroeconomic stability has strengthened under the IMF Extended Fund Facility that began in October 2024, though it warned that climate-related challenges and structural weaknesses still pose risks.
ADB’s Country Director for Pakistan, Emma Fan, said the country’s “growth prospects remain positive,” but stressed the importance of “consistent reforms and policy implementation” to reinforce policy credibility and resilience against disasters such as the recent floods.
The report further highlighted that in FY2026, economic activity is likely to improve, driven by stronger external buffers and renewed investor confidence after the US-Pakistan trade agreement.
Trading activity remained robust as 1,285,638,674 shares worth Rs65.768 billion were exchanged, compared to 1,714,917,163 shares valued at Rs70.744 billion in the previous session.
Out of 482 companies that traded, 235 recorded gains, 216 declined, and 31 remained unchanged.
The latest rally follows Monday’s bullish close when the index added 1,590.68 points, or 0.98 per cent, settling at 163,847.69 points.
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