On March 5, 2025, the Pakistan Stock Exchange's benchmark index rose by 757 points, buoyed by a decade-low inflation rate and strong earnings outlooks.
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw a positive turnaround on March 5, 2025, with the KSE-100 index gaining 757 points to close at 112,743.80. This rebound was largely attributed to the release of February's inflation data, which showed a year-on-year rate of 1.5%, the lowest in over a decade. The low inflation rate sparked optimism among investors, who anticipated potential easing of monetary policy by the State Bank of Pakistan. Additionally, expectations of robust earnings reports from key sectors such as banking, fertilizers, and oil further fueled market enthusiasm. Analysts noted that the government's ongoing discussions regarding the privatization of state-owned enterprises also contributed to the positive market sentiment
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