Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday expressed delight as the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) crossed the historic 160,000-point mark, terming it a reflection of growing investor confidence in the government’s policies.
In a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office Media Wing, Shehbaz Sharif said that the record performance of the stock market was made possible by the blessings of Allah Almighty, as well as the tireless efforts of the business community and the government.
“The Pakistan Stock Exchange reaching 160,000 points is clear evidence of the business community’s trust in the government’s economic direction,” the Prime Minister remarked.
He added that Pakistan, after achieving economic stability, was now moving steadily towards growth. “InshaAllah, the journey of economic progress will continue at a faster pace,” Shehbaz Sharif said.
The Prime Minister’s remarks come amid strong market activity that has seen new records being set on a near-daily basis, underscoring renewed optimism in Pakistan’s economic outlook.
