Pakistan Stock Market Hits New Record as KSE-100 Crosses 181,000 Points

Published On: January 22, 2026

Pakistan’s stock market continued its historic bull run on the first trading day of the business week, as the KSE-100 Index surged sharply and crossed the landmark 181,000-point level for the first time.

Right after the opening bell, the market witnessed strong buying momentum, with the benchmark index gaining more than 1,900 points during early trade. At one stage, the KSE-100 Index touched an all-time high of 181,092 points, reflecting growing investor confidence.

Strong Momentum After Last Week’s Rally

The latest surge comes on the back of an already impressive performance last week. At the close of the previous trading week, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) had gained 2,679 points, with the KSE-100 Index closing at 179,034 points — the highest weekly close in the market’s history at that time.

Monday’s rally has not only extended those gains but also pushed the market into uncharted territory.

What’s Driving the Market Higher

Market analysts attribute the ongoing rally to a combination of improving economic indicators, expectations of policy stability, and sustained interest from local institutional investors. Lower inflation expectations and optimism surrounding future reforms have also contributed to the bullish sentiment.

Banking, energy, and fertilizer stocks were among the top gainers, helping drive the index higher in early trading hours.

Investor Confidence at Record Levels

With the index repeatedly setting new records, investor confidence appears to be at its highest level in years. Analysts, however, advise investors to remain cautious and focus on fundamentally strong stocks, as sharp rallies are often followed by short-term corrections.

Still, the market’s ability to cross 181,000 points marks a major psychological milestone for Pakistan’s capital market.