Web Desk — November 19, 2025
Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) kicked off trading on a high note, with the benchmark KSE-100 index climbing 590 points at the opening bell to breach the 161,000 mark, settling at 161,526 points. This upward trajectory marks the third consecutive session of bullish sentiment, buoyed by positive economic cues and easing inflation pressures.
On Tuesday, the index had briefly touched 162,000 during early trading but closed lower at 160,935 after a late sell-off wiped out gains, down 752 points or 0.47%. Today’s rebound underscores resilience in key sectors like banking and cement, with analysts attributing the rally to improved foreign inflows and optimism around upcoming IMF reviews.
In the currency markets, the US dollar softened marginally against the Pakistani rupee, dipping 2 paisas to close at 280.65 in the interbank market, according to the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP). This slight depreciation follows a stable week, offering some relief to importers amid steady remittances.
The session’s volume and breadth suggest sustained momentum, though experts caution that global cues, including US Fed signals, could influence the trajectory. As the trading week progresses, all eyes remain on whether the KSE-100 can reclaim 162,000 sustainably.
