Published on, Sept. 1 -- September 1, 2025 6:55 PM

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) showed strong gains on Monday as the KSE-100 index rose by 1,353 points. The index closed just below the 150,000 mark at 149,971 points. Investors remained optimistic throughout the session, pushing the market to an intra-day high of 150,066 points. This rise reflects positive investor sentiment in key sectors like cement and oil exploration.

The recent drop in inflation also boosted market confidence. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics reported that inflation eased from 4.1% in July to 3% in August. This decline was mainly due to lower food and electricity prices. Brokerage firms expect the KSE-100 index to keep rising and possibly reach 151,200 points ...