Pakistan – (Special – Correspondent / Web Desk) – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) began the new business week on a positive note as the KSE-100 index surged by over 1,000 points during Monday’s trading session. This strong performance reflects growing investor confidence in the stock market.
The benchmark KSE-100 index crossed the 146,000-point mark, closing at 146,477 points with a gain of 1,094 points, or 0.75%. This rise highlights an optimistic market sentiment among traders and investors.
In contrast, the PSX showed a bearish trend in the previous session on Friday, where the index fell by 264.34 points, closing at 145,382.80 points. Despite the recent dip, the market bounced back strongly on Monday.
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During Monday’s session, investors traded a total of 548 million shares, with a market turnover of Rs 45.488 billion. Out of 482 companies traded, 151 saw their share prices increase, 296 declined, and 35 remained unchanged.
Overseas Remittances Increase by 7.4 Percent in July 2025
According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), overseas workers sent home $3.2 billion in remittances in July 2025. This is a significant 7.4% increase compared to the same month last year, reflecting steady growth in foreign inflows.
The major sources of remittances were Saudi Arabia ($823.7 million), the United Arab Emirates ($665.2 million), the United Kingdom ($450.4 million), and the United States ($269.6 million).
These strong remittance inflows continue to support Pakistan’s economy and boost market confidence.
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