Pakistan Stock Market Surges Past 176,000 Points in Morning Trade

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  • Published July 16, 2026

The Pakistan Stock Exchange index jumped by over 1,100 points as soon as trading began on Thursday. The sudden buying rush helped the market cross the major 176,000-point mark.

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw a highly positive start to the day on Thursday morning. Local investors rushed to buy shares, which instantly broke a slow downward trend seen earlier in the week.

Market Crosses Big Milestone

Trading data from the Pakistan Stock Exchange showed a giant jump in the KSE-100 index right from the start.

  • The market opened the day with a small gain of 386 points, starting at 175,672 points.
  • The buying speed increased heavily within the first few minutes, pushing the index up by 1,100 points.
  • The index reached 176,400 points. It successfully crossed back over the 176,000-point level.

This morning rally represents a massive recovery from the previous day closing position of 175,285 points.

Ifrah

Ifrah Aqeel is a news writer and editor. She covers markets, business, and economic updates for readers in Pakistan and beyond. She specializes in breaking news, corporate reports, and trend analysis. Her main focus is simplifying complex financial topics into clear, accessible stories. Ifrah draws on her experience in digital journalism and deep research. By using SEO-driven writing, she ensures all her work is accurate, factual, and easy to understand.

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