The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has distinguished itself as the second-best-performing stock market in the world so far this calendar year. According to Shahid Ali Habib, CEO of Arif Habib Limited, the benchmark KSE-100 Index has achieved a remarkable 56.69 percent return in US dollar terms during the year to date.

In a post on X, Habib attributed this impressive performance to the country’s improving economic and political stability. He also cited enhanced liquidity and strong market fundamentals as key factors driving the PSX’s success.

Additionally, Habib emphasized the positive impact of the ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF) program, which has provided crucial support to the market.

On Friday, the PSX 100-Index gained 469.84 points, closing at a record high of 97,798.23 points, further underscoring the market’s robust performance.