Pakistan stocks soared over 5,000 points as Saudi Arabia pledged fresh $3 billion support, and hopes of renewed US–Iran talks boosted investor confidence and eased global market fears.
MEDIABITES – Webdesk
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) rallied sharply on Wednesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index surging more than 5,000 points in early trade as investor sentiment strengthened on fresh Saudi financial support and improving geopolitical outlook.
According to market data, the index crossed the 170,000 level during intraday trading, driven by broad-based buying across key sectors including oil and gas exploration, cement, banking, power generation, and refineries.
Index-heavy stocks such as ARL, PRL, OGDC, POL, PPL, MARI, HBL, MCB, MEBL, and UBL posted strong gains, reflecting renewed investor confidence.
By 10:11 am, the KSE-100 Index was recorded at 169,733.38, up 4,098.54 points, or 2.47%, maintaining strong upward momentum.
Saudi support lifts sentiment
The rally followed Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb’s confirmation that Saudi Arabia will provide $3 billion in fresh deposits to Pakistan, with the funds expected within a week. He also announced that the existing $5 billion Saudi deposit would be extended beyond its previous rollover arrangement.
The development provided a major boost to market confidence, easing concerns over external financing pressures.
Geopolitical optimism adds momentum
Investor sentiment was further supported by expectations of renewed US–Iran talks after recent diplomatic engagement in Islamabad.
US President Donald Trump indicated that discussions with Iran could resume in Pakistan within days, raising hopes of easing regional tensions. Iranian and Pakistani officials also signaled readiness to re-engage.
Global markets rally
International markets mirrored the optimism, with Asian equities tracking gains on Wall Street as easing tensions pushed oil prices lower.
Brent crude fell to $94.13 per barrel, while MSCI’s Asia-Pacific index rose 1.5% to a six-week high. Japan’s Nikkei gained 1.2%, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng and Chinese blue-chips also posted gains.
On Wall Street, the Nasdaq surged 2% for its 10th consecutive gain, while the S&P 500 approached record highs.
Outlook
Analysts say the combination of external financial support and easing geopolitical risks has created strong near-term momentum for Pakistani equities. However, sustainability will depend on continued policy stability and progress in external financing.
