Pakistan Stock Exchange Ends at 130,334 points, which is the Highest Ever

Today the Pakistan Stock Exchange has broken all previous records, as the Pakistan Stock Exchange, which is also known as PSX, ended today at 130,334 points. It was expected that the Pakistan Stock Exchange would be boosted, as the FBR has not spared any sector from being taxed. However, only the Pakistan Stock Exchange remains a reliable sector to invest in in Pakistan, and it is reported that the Pakistan Stock Exchange is now the least taxed sector in Pakistan because Pakistan is required to boost PSX to increase FDI as well. 

Foreign direct investment is required to be boosted, as Pakistan's exports did not see a substantial required increase in exports compared to the previous fiscal year, as in 2024 and 2025 the export increase was not that great. However, the saving grace point for Pakistan was that the remittance inflows were greater than projected, and now it is expected that last fiscal year, Pakistan's remittance inflows would reach USD 38 billion annually. That is the reason why the FBR did not tax the Pakistan stock exchange like other sectors so that international investors can invest in this sector. 

Pakistan has been primarily focusing on the IT sector. However, the FBR has now taxed freelancers as well, which is not taken as a good perception by the media and experts as well. Experts think that this sector is emerging and not developed, so it was unwise to tax this sector so early. However, due to the fact that profits from banks or profits from debt have been subjected to a 20% withholding tax and mutual funds, which have a direct link with the Pakistan Stock Exchange, provide better returns and low withholding tax cuts, this is also a major reason why the Pakistan Stock Exchange has increased.