Karachi:
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has outperformed stock markets in at least 15 countries, delivering strong returns and pushing investor participation to a historic high, according to the latest market data.
Figures show that the total number of registered stock investors has crossed 464,000 for the first time, reflecting growing confidence in the equity market amid improved performance indicators.
Investors in the PSX have reportedly earned returns exceeding 50 per cent, placing Pakistan’s stock market ahead of regional peers, including India, Sri Lanka, the United Arab Emirates and China, in terms of both performance and profitability.
The report further notes that the PSX’s rapid momentum has also surpassed benchmarks tracked by Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI). Major global markets such as Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore and Türkiye were unable to match the pace of gains recorded by the Pakistani market during the same period.
As a result, the Pakistan Stock Exchange has secured the second position among 15 global markets, underlining its emergence as one of the strongest-performing exchanges in recent months.
Market analysts attribute the surge to improved investor sentiment, higher corporate earnings expectations and increased participation from retail investors, though they caution that sustained growth will depend on macroeconomic stability and policy continuity.
