The Pakistan Stock Exchange maintained strong bullish momentum on the second day of 2026. For the first time, the KSE-100 Index crossed 178,000 points, reflecting intense investor interest. The rise came amid positive economic expectations and strong market sentiment.
During trading, the index surged over 2,100 points. It initially gained 1,900 points, breaking 177,000 and 178,000 milestones. The intraday high reached 178,358 points before further gains pushed it even higher.
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Later, the rally strengthened further, with the KSE-100 touching a record 178,510 points. Analysts said the sharp rally reflects growing confidence in Pakistan’s equities, fueled by strong buying in energy, banking, and technology sectors.
The previous day, the PSX had crossed 175,000 points for the first time. The KSE-100 rose 750 points to close at 175,230. The consecutive record-breaking sessions mark one of the strongest openings for the stock market in recent years.
Market experts expect activity to remain high in coming weeks. They said improving economic indicators, government reforms, and positive investor sentiment could continue to support the bullish trend.