The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a remarkable surge on Tuesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index rising sharply by 5.06% to reach 122,045.62 points by 11:26 AM—marking one of the most notable single-day gains in recent months.
The index hit an intraday high of 122,046.03 points and a low of 120,369.53 points during the trading session. Market activity was notably strong, with 146.67 million shares traded, reflecting heightened investor interest.
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The impressive rally at the opening session saw the KSE-100 jump by 4,332 points shortly after trading began, reclaiming four major psychological resistance levels in a single move. This dramatic rise was largely attributed to growing investor optimism following the announcement of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, which has helped ease geopolitical tensions in the region.
In addition to the regional developments, analysts noted that the PSX’s positive momentum was also supported by economic factors. The KSE-100 Index has gained 56% over the last year and has posted a 6.01% rise so far in 2025, underlining sustained market resilience.
Further boosting sentiment, currency market sources reported significant progress on resolving the country’s longstanding circular debt problem in the power sector. The government is reportedly in advanced stages of securing a low-interest loan of Rs 1,275 billion from banks to address the issue—a move expected to reinforce investor confidence further.
Market experts predict continued bullish behavior throughout the day, with the improved outlook in both the geopolitical and economic landscape driving robust buying activity across various sectors.
