Buying momentum continued at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday, as the KSE-100 Index gained nearly 400 points in early trade.
Positive investor sentiment pushed the benchmark index higher, reflecting renewed confidence in the market.
At 9:50 am, the KSE-100 Index was trading at 163,169.46, up by 366.31 points or 0.23%. Buying interest was seen in major sectors such as cement, fertilizer and power generation. Index-heavy stocks including HUBCO, POL, BoP, and MCB traded in the green.
In a key update, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial ruled out introducing new taxation measures despite a revenue shortfall of Rs. 275 billion for the July–October (2025–26) period.
On Monday, PSX had already started the week strongly, closing 1,171 points higher amid improved investor sentiment following the Pakistan–Afghanistan ceasefire.
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Globally, Asian markets showed mixed trends. Japan’s Nikkei and Taiwan’s TAIEX hit all-time highs, while South Korea’s KOSPI dropped 1.5%. Meanwhile, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng edged up 0.1%, and Australia’s benchmark index fell 0.8% ahead of its central bank’s policy decision.
