Pakistan, June 11 -- The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) reached a historic milestone on Wednesday as the KSE-100 index crossed 124,000 points. This sharp rise came after the government announced the 2025-26 budget, which focused on economic reforms and fiscal responsibility. Investors responded positively to the commitment toward fiscal consolidation. As a result, market confidence improved, leading to a major rally in trading activity.

During intraday trading, the KSE-100 index surged by 1,954 points, or 1.61 percent, reaching a new high of 124,040 points. This strong performance followed a gain of 383 points a day earlier. The bullish momentum reflects optimism about economic stability and policy continuity. The market also reacted well...