Pakistan's stock exchange hits record high thanks to cement
Pakistan Stock Exchange's benchmark index hit a record high of 50,050.19 points on Tuesday 24 January. The increase has been attributed to an uptick in cement stock purchases. The country's improved stock market performance has created a favourable environment for investors and businesspeople. Economic expert Muhammad Sohail said the historic uphill trend is likely indicative of further positive developments. "The trend will continue in days to come", he predicted.

KARACHI - The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed bullish trend on Tuesday as Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) 100-Index crossed a landmark 50000 points for the first time in history.

At the end of the trading day on Monday, the KSE-100 index closed at 49,876 following an increase of 511 points.

However, with an increase of 150 points on Tuesday, the index crossed 50000 points suggesting a conducive environment for investors and businessmen.

Economic expert Muhammad Sohail while talking to Geo News expressed the view that the news regarding the historic uphill trend in country's stock market was definitely amazing.

'"he trend will continue in the days to come," asserted Muhammad Sohail.