Pakistan Stock Market Jumps 1,000 Points Amid Broad Buying

Pakistan\’s stock market jumped sharply on Tuesday, driven by broad-based buying that lifted the benchmark KSE-100 Index over 1,000 points.

By 1:24pm, the KSE-100 Index reached 179,488.55, up 1,073.76 points, or 0.60 percent. During the session, the index peaked at 180,116.89 before easing slightly. It also hit an intraday low of 179,020.10, showing steady demand throughout the day.

Investor interest spread across key sectors. Gains came in automakers, cement makers, commercial banks, oil marketing companies, energy explorers, power firms, and refineries. As a result, index-heavy stocks stayed firmly positive, supporting the benchmark\’s climb.

The market opened strong and kept climbing from the start. By 9:34am, the KSE-100 Index had gained 1,110.17 points to reach 179,524.96. Meanwhile, trading volumes stayed healthy, with nearly 109 million shares exchanged by early afternoon.

Regional markets also rose, adding to the positive sentiment across Asia. Asian stocks closed higher, the dollar strengthened against major currencies, and the Japanese yen hit a four-decade low. These moves highlighted global financial shifts.