Pakistan, May 19 -- On May 19, 2025, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a surge in momentum, crossing the 120,000-point barrier during intraday trading. The KSE-100 index reached a record high of 120,285.54 points, climbing 636.4 points (0.53%) from the previous close of 119,649.14 points at 9:33 am. However, the index saw fluctuations, dropping to 119,426.44 points by 11:44 am, 222.7 points lower than the earlier figure.

The market's upward trend came after a significant rebound last week, driven by the Pakistan-India ceasefire easing investor concerns. Additionally, the approval of Pakistan's loan review by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the disbursement of a $1 billion tranche further fueled the positive sentimen...