PSX surges over 2,800 points on optimism amid possible US-Iran talks

KSE-100 Index climbed by 2,885.10 points, or 1.74%, to reach 168,519.94 points, compared to the previous close of 165,634.84 points

KARACHI: (UrduPoint/UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News-April 15^th, 2026) The pakistan stock exchange (psx) witnessed a strong rally on Wednesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining more than 2,800 points amid renewed investor confidence linked to possible progress in US-Iran negotiations.

The KSE-100 Index climbed by 2,885.10 points, or 1.74%, to reach 168,519.94 points, compared to the previous close of 165,634.84 points.

Market sentiment improved after indications that dialogue between the United States and Iran could resume within the next two days. Positive signals from US leadership regarding the outcome of earlier discussions also contributed to investor optimism.

Analysts attributed the bullish trend to expectations of easing geopolitical tensions in the middle East and a decline in global oil prices, both of which boosted confidence in the equity market.

They further noted that supportive factors, including anticipated financial assistance from Saudi Arabia and Pakistan’s growing relevance in diplomatic developments, played a key role in driving the market upward.

According to market experts, global equity gains and expectations of fresh external inflows acted as catalysts for the surge in stock prices.