ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has emerged as one of the world’s best-performing stock markets, outperforming 15 countries in terms of performance and profitability, according to a special report released by the PSX.
The report states that investors in the Pakistan Stock Exchange earned returns exceeding 50 percent, reflecting strong market momentum and growing investor confidence.
During the review period, PSX outperformed major regional and global markets, including those of India, Sri Lanka, the United Arab Emirates, and China.
The exceptional performance of the PSX also surpassed several developed and emerging markets such as Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, and Türkiye. The exchange’s rapid growth placed it second among a list of 15 countries tracked for market performance.
A key highlight of the report is the sharp rise in investor participation. The number of new investors increased by 30 percent, reaching a record high for the first time.
New investor registrations crossed 160,000, while the total number of investors surpassed 464,000 — the highest level in the history of the Pakistan Stock Exchange.
Market analysts attribute this growth to improved economic indicators, increased market stability, and renewed domestic and foreign investor interest.
