On July 18, 2025, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its bullish trend as investors responded positively to encouraging economic signals. The benchmark index surged by 1,785.25 points, or 1.31%, reaching 138,165.21 by 11:57 AM, up from the previous close of 136,379.96.
The PSX KSE-100 index continued to show upward momentum on July 17, 2025, Wednesday, following a recovery that attracted buyers after the establishment of a high-level committee to address taxation issues arising from the recent federal budget. Despite the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry planning a strike on July 19 to protest the new arrest powers for businessmen, overall optimism remained strong.
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Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb’s briefing to Moody’s on Pakistan’s improved financial stability further enhanced sentiment. Analysts expect a potential credit rating upgrade in Moody’s upcoming review, which would bolster the appeal for long-term investment.
