Published on, Sept. 25 -- September 25, 2025 5:42 PM

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a historic rally on Thursday as the benchmark KSE-100 index crossed the 159,000-point mark, setting a new record in market performance. The surge came after the government unveiled a comprehensive plan to address the mounting circular debt in the power sector, which boosted investor confidence and trading activity. At the close of business, the index rose by 1,043.42 points, or 0.66 percent, to finish at 159,280.09 points.

Trading remained highly active, with 486 companies listed during the day. Out of these, 208 companies closed with gains, 237 recorded losses, while 41 maintained their previous levels. The broad-based activity reflected a ...